League-position context
Heerenveen rank8th
Fortuna Sittard rank10th
Heerenveen points26
Fortuna Sittard points25
Heerenveen: #8 · 26 pts · GD -4
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Sittard: #10 · 25 pts · GD -20
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.