League-position context
Willem II rank13th
Excelsior rank11th
Willem II points37
Excelsior points40
Willem II: #13 · 37 pts · GD -13
42 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Excelsior: #11 · 40 pts · GD -15
39 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.