League-position context
Sabah FA rank1st
Hapoel Beer Sheva rank4th
Sabah FA points21
Hapoel Beer Sheva points12
Sabah FA: #1 Β· 21 pts Β· GD +6
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hapoel Beer Sheva: #4 Β· 12 pts Β· GD +4
4 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.