League-position context
Vila Nova rank9th
Ponte Preta rank17th
Vila Nova points55
Ponte Preta points38
Vila Nova: #9 · 55 pts · GD -12
12 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ponte Preta: #17 · 38 pts · GD -18
29 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.