League-position context
Heerenveen rank8th
Fortuna Sittard rank13th
Heerenveen points46
Fortuna Sittard points36
Heerenveen: #8 · 46 pts · GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #13 · 36 pts · GD -23
39 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.