League-position context
PSV Eindhoven rank2nd
AZ Alkmaar rank4th
PSV Eindhoven points83
AZ Alkmaar points58
PSV Eindhoven: #2 · 83 pts · GD +72
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 38 pts above the play-off edge. 49 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AZ Alkmaar: #4 · 58 pts · GD +21
25 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.