League-position context
Excelsior rank16th
PEC Zwolle rank12th
Excelsior points29
PEC Zwolle points36
Excelsior: #16 · 29 pts · GD -23
55 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
PEC Zwolle: #12 · 36 pts · GD -22
48 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.