League-position context
Vila Nova rank9th
Cruzeiro rank12th
Vila Nova points51
Cruzeiro points48
Vila Nova: #9 · 51 pts · GD -1
14 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cruzeiro: #12 · 48 pts · GD -2
17 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.