League-position context
Excelsior rank2nd
Helmond Sport rank13th
Excelsior points74
Helmond Sport points46
Excelsior: #2 ยท 74 pts ยท GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Helmond Sport: #13 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -8
28 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.