League-position context
De Graafschap rank12th
VVV Venlo rank1st
De Graafschap points50
VVV Venlo points80
De Graafschap: #12 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +7
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VVV Venlo: #1 ยท 80 pts ยท GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.