League-position context
Heart Of Midlothian rank3rd
Aberdeen rank9th
Heart Of Midlothian points62
Aberdeen points35
Heart Of Midlothian: #3 · 62 pts · GD +12
13 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Aberdeen: #9 · 35 pts · GD -14
40 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.