League-position context
Heerenveen rank9th
NAC Breda rank15th
Heerenveen points43
NAC Breda points33
Heerenveen: #9 · 43 pts · GD -15
35 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
NAC Breda: #15 · 33 pts · GD -24
45 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.