League-position context
Esbjerg rank12th
FC Midtjylland rank1st
Esbjerg points17
FC Midtjylland points61
Esbjerg: #12 · 17 pts · GD -20
27 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
FC Midtjylland: #1 · 61 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 34 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
44-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.