League-position context
Excelsior rank16th
Heracles rank14th
Excelsior points29
Heracles points33
Excelsior: #16 · 29 pts · GD -23
55 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
Heracles: #14 · 33 pts · GD -33
51 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.