League-position context
Sparta Rotterdam rank8th
Fortuna Sittard rank10th
Sparta Rotterdam points49
Fortuna Sittard points38
Sparta Rotterdam: #8 · 49 pts · GD +3
35 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #10 · 38 pts · GD -19
46 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.