League-position context
Telstar rank17th
Groningen rank2nd
Telstar points35
Groningen points75
Telstar: #17 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -21
40 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
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.
40-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.