League-position context
Willem II rank3rd
Groningen rank17th
Willem II points43
Groningen points5
Willem II: #3 · 43 pts · GD +10
2 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Groningen: #17 · 5 pts · GD -8
40 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.