League-position context
Vila Nova rank19th
Ponte Preta rank11th
Vila Nova points39
Ponte Preta points47
Vila Nova: #19 · 39 pts · GD -13
29 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
Ponte Preta: #11 · 47 pts · GD +2
21 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.