League-position context
Ajax rank2nd
De Graafschap rank17th
Ajax points82
De Graafschap points23
Ajax: #2 · 82 pts · GD +60
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 52 pts clear of the relegation zone.
De Graafschap: #17 · 23 pts · GD -27
59 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts from safety.
59-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.