League-position context
Willem II rank16th
Heerenveen rank9th
Willem II points26
Heerenveen points43
Willem II: #16 · 26 pts · GD -22
52 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
Heerenveen: #9 · 43 pts · GD -15
35 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.