League-position context
Sparta Rotterdam rank8th
PEC Zwolle rank13th
Sparta Rotterdam points47
PEC Zwolle points38
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.
PEC Zwolle: #13 · 38 pts · GD -9
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.