League-position context
Heerenveen rank11th
Waalwijk rank15th
Heerenveen points37
Waalwijk points29
Heerenveen: #11 · 37 pts · GD -17
47 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waalwijk: #15 · 29 pts · GD -18
55 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.