League-position context
Sparta Rotterdam rank8th
Fortuna Sittard rank11th
Sparta Rotterdam points47
Fortuna Sittard points41
Sparta Rotterdam: #8 · 47 pts · GD +1
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #11 · 41 pts · GD -8
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.