League-position context
Willem II rank13th
AZ Alkmaar rank3rd
Willem II points37
AZ Alkmaar points71
Willem II: #13 · 37 pts · GD -13
42 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 3 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.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.