League-position context
Willem II rank3rd
Heerenveen rank8th
Willem II points43
Heerenveen points26
Willem II: #3 · 43 pts · GD +10
2 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Heerenveen: #8 · 26 pts · GD -4
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.