League-position context
Jong Ajax rank2nd
VVV Venlo rank1st
Jong Ajax points76
VVV Venlo points80
Jong Ajax: #2 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 36 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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.