League-position context
Heerenveen rank12th
Utrecht rank6th
Heerenveen points39
Utrecht points53
Heerenveen: #12 · 39 pts · GD -6
33 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Utrecht: #6 · 53 pts · GD +11
19 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.