League-position context
Heerenveen rank8th
GO Ahead Eagles rank12th
Heerenveen points41
GO Ahead Eagles points36
Heerenveen: #8 · 41 pts · GD -13
40 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
GO Ahead Eagles: #12 · 36 pts · GD -14
45 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.