League-position context
Heerenveen rank11th
Fortuna Sittard rank15th
Heerenveen points41
Fortuna Sittard points34
Heerenveen: #11 · 41 pts · GD -9
42 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #15 · 34 pts · GD -30
49 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.