League-position context
Fortuna Sittard rank14th
VVV Venlo rank1st
Fortuna Sittard points48
VVV Venlo points80
Fortuna Sittard: #14 ยท 48 pts ยท GD -13
28 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 8 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.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.