Santa Cruz-RS host Pérolas Negras in the Copa Rio, Round 1.

Santa Cruz-RS won 2, drew 3 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–W–D–W), scoring 8 and conceding 5.

Pérolas Negras won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–W–L), scoring 7 and conceding 8.