League-position context
PSV Eindhoven rank1st
AZ Alkmaar rank3rd
PSV Eindhoven points83
AZ Alkmaar points71
PSV Eindhoven: #1 · 83 pts · GD +48
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 39 pts above the play-off edge. 49 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.