League-position context
Jong Utrecht rank18th
Helmond Sport rank12th
Jong Utrecht points35
Helmond Sport points45
Jong Utrecht: #18 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -24
42 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Helmond Sport: #12 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -17
32 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.