League-position context
Excelsior rank16th
Willem II rank10th
Excelsior points33
Willem II points44
Excelsior: #16 · 33 pts · GD -33
50 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Willem II: #10 · 44 pts · GD -14
39 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.