League-position context
Willem II rank13th
Heerenveen rank8th
Willem II points37
Heerenveen points46
Willem II: #13 · 37 pts · GD -13
42 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Heerenveen: #8 · 46 pts · GD -5
33 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.