League-position context
Heerenveen rank12th
Waalwijk rank15th
Heerenveen points39
Waalwijk points30
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.
Waalwijk: #15 · 30 pts · GD -22
42 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.