League-position context
Almere City FC rank4th
Excelsior rank9th
Almere City FC points75
Excelsior points48
Almere City FC: #4 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +27
2 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Excelsior: #9 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -1
29 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.