League-position context
Helmond Sport rank13th
VVV Venlo rank1st
Helmond Sport points49
VVV Venlo points80
Helmond Sport: #13 ยท 49 pts ยท GD -16
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VVV Venlo: #1 ยท 80 pts ยท GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.