League-position context
Groningen rank2nd
Helmond Sport rank10th
Groningen points75
Helmond Sport points51
Groningen: #2 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +41
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Helmond Sport: #10 ยท 51 pts ยท GD -3
24 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.