League-position context
Ajax rank2nd
Fortuna Sittard rank11th
Ajax points78
Fortuna Sittard points41
Ajax: #2 · 78 pts · GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 45 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #11 · 41 pts · GD -17
37 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.