League-position context
PSV Eindhoven rank2nd
Heerenveen rank12th
PSV Eindhoven points72
Heerenveen points39
PSV Eindhoven: #2 · 72 pts · GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.