League-position context
Vasco DA Gama rank4th
Cruzeiro rank1st
Vasco DA Gama points62
Cruzeiro points78
Vasco DA Gama: #4 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +12
3 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #1 ยท 78 pts ยท GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.