League-position context
Willem II rank16th
Heerenveen rank13th
Willem II points29
Heerenveen points42
Willem II: #16 · 29 pts · GD -18
53 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Heerenveen: #13 · 42 pts · GD -15
40 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.