League-position context
Vila Nova rank13th
Criciuma rank5th
Vila Nova points47
Criciuma points61
Vila Nova: #13 · 47 pts · GD -4
18 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Criciuma: #5 · 61 pts · GD +14
4 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.