League-position context
Heracles rank9th
ADO Den Haag rank18th
Heracles points44
ADO Den Haag points22
Heracles: #9 · 44 pts · GD -11
28 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ADO Den Haag: #18 · 22 pts · GD -47
50 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.