League-position context
Sparta Rotterdam rank15th
Excelsior rank12th
Sparta Rotterdam points34
Excelsior points37
Sparta Rotterdam: #15 · 34 pts · GD -19
47 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
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.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.