League-position context
Willem II rank14th
Heerenveen rank12th
Willem II points31
Heerenveen points39
Willem II: #14 · 31 pts · GD -28
41 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 1 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.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.