League-position context
De Graafschap rank1st
Helmond Sport rank20th
De Graafschap points62
Helmond Sport points17
De Graafschap: #1 · 62 pts · GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Helmond Sport: #20 · 17 pts · GD -37
37 pts off the top 2. 28 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.