League-position context
Union St. Gilloise rank1st
KV Mechelen rank7th
Union St. Gilloise points77
KV Mechelen points52
Union St. Gilloise: #1 · 77 pts · GD +51
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 45 pts clear of the relegation zone.
KV Mechelen: #7 · 52 pts · GD -4
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.