League-position context
Vila Nova rank13th
Criciuma rank8th
Vila Nova points47
Criciuma points56
Vila Nova: #13 · 47 pts · GD -3
18 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 5 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.