League-position context
Excelsior rank16th
Fortuna Sittard rank10th
Excelsior points29
Fortuna Sittard points38
Excelsior: #16 · 29 pts · GD -23
55 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
Fortuna Sittard: #10 · 38 pts · GD -19
46 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.