League-position context
Excelsior rank12th
PEC Zwolle rank14th
Excelsior points37
PEC Zwolle points35
Excelsior: #12 · 37 pts · GD -17
44 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
PEC Zwolle: #14 · 35 pts · GD -28
46 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.