League-position context
Almere City FC rank8th
Waalwijk rank10th
Almere City FC points59
Waalwijk points54
Almere City FC: #8 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +8
17 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waalwijk: #10 ยท 54 pts ยท GD -8
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.