League-position context
Vila Nova rank13th
Cruzeiro rank1st
Vila Nova points47
Cruzeiro points78
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.
Cruzeiro: #1 · 78 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.