League-position context
Excelsior rank16th
PEC Zwolle rank13th
Excelsior points33
PEC Zwolle points39
Excelsior: #16 · 33 pts · GD -33
50 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
PEC Zwolle: #13 · 39 pts · GD -13
44 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.