League-position context
Groningen rank12th
PEC Zwolle rank9th
Groningen points38
PEC Zwolle points44
Groningen: #12 · 38 pts · GD +0
41 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
PEC Zwolle: #9 · 44 pts · GD -12
35 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.