League-position context
Sparta Praha rank11th
AZ Alkmaar rank1st
Sparta Praha points25
AZ Alkmaar points35
Sparta Praha: #11 · 25 pts · GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AZ Alkmaar: #1 · 35 pts · GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.