League-position context
Vasco DA Gama rank4th
Criciuma rank8th
Vasco DA Gama points62
Criciuma points56
Vasco DA Gama: #4 · 62 pts · GD +12
3 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Criciuma: #8 · 56 pts · GD +12
9 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.