League-position context
AZ Alkmaar rank3rd
VVV Venlo rank15th
AZ Alkmaar points71
VVV Venlo points34
AZ Alkmaar: #3 · 71 pts · GD +34
8 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VVV Venlo: #15 · 34 pts · GD -19
45 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.