League-position context
Willem II rank1st
De Graafschap rank4th
Willem II points79
De Graafschap points63
Willem II: #1 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 44 pts clear of the relegation zone.
De Graafschap: #4 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +9
12 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.