League-position context
Aberdeen rank2nd
Heart Of Midlothian rank5th
Aberdeen points67
Heart Of Midlothian points45
Aberdeen: #2 ยท 67 pts ยท GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Heart Of Midlothian: #5 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +8
22 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.