League-position context
Oostende rank5th
Waasland-beveren rank18th
Oostende points53
Waasland-beveren points31
Oostende: #5 · 53 pts · GD +8
7 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waasland-beveren: #18 · 31 pts · GD -26
29 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.