League-position context
Standard Liege rank3rd
Genk rank1st
Standard Liege points53
Genk points63
Standard Liege: #3 · 53 pts · GD +14
3 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Genk: #1 · 63 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.