League-position context
Standard Liege rank4th
Genk rank2nd
Standard Liege points13
Genk points20
Standard Liege: #4 ยท 13 pts ยท GD +1
7 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 7 pts from safety.
Genk: #2 ยท 20 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.