League-position context
Heerenveen rank12th
Fortuna Sittard rank11th
Heerenveen points39
Fortuna Sittard points41
Heerenveen: #12 · 39 pts · GD -6
33 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #11 · 41 pts · GD -8
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.