League-position context
Almere City FC rank3rd
Telstar rank9th
Almere City FC points70
Telstar points53
Almere City FC: #3 ยท 70 pts ยท GD +17
15 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Telstar: #9 ยท 53 pts ยท GD -13
32 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.