League-position context
Heerenveen rank8th
VVV Venlo rank15th
Heerenveen points46
VVV Venlo points34
Heerenveen: #8 · 46 pts · GD -5
33 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VVV Venlo: #15 · 34 pts · GD -19
45 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.