League-position context
Willem II rank13th
Heerenveen rank9th
Willem II points36
Heerenveen points43
Willem II: #13 · 36 pts · GD -15
45 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Heerenveen: #9 · 43 pts · GD +1
38 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.