League-position context
Excelsior rank15th
Groningen rank7th
Excelsior points30
Groningen points50
Excelsior: #15 · 30 pts · GD -26
52 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
Groningen: #7 · 50 pts · GD -7
32 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.