League-position context
Anderlecht rank8th
AZ Alkmaar rank2nd
Anderlecht points27
AZ Alkmaar points39
Anderlecht: #8 ยท 27 pts ยท GD +7
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AZ Alkmaar: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.