League-position context
Heerenveen rank8th
VVV Venlo rank9th
Heerenveen points26
VVV Venlo 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.
VVV Venlo: #9 · 25 pts · GD -15
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.