League-position context
Heerenveen rank8th
GO Ahead Eagles rank11th
Heerenveen points46
GO Ahead Eagles points40
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.
GO Ahead Eagles: #11 · 40 pts · GD -10
35 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.