League-position context
Heerenveen rank11th
Willem II rank10th
Heerenveen points41
Willem II points44
Heerenveen: #11 · 41 pts · GD -9
42 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Willem II: #10 · 44 pts · GD -14
39 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.