League-position context
Fortuna Sittard rank10th
Heerenveen rank11th
Fortuna Sittard points38
Heerenveen points37
Fortuna Sittard: #10 · 38 pts · GD -19
46 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Heerenveen: #11 · 37 pts · GD -17
47 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.