League-position context
Standard Liege rank9th
Genk rank7th
Standard Liege points42
Genk points48
Standard Liege: #9 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +9
17 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Genk: #7 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +5
11 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.