The visitors are currently seated 8th in the table, having amassed 40 points from 11 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses. In their penultimate match, they triumphed at home against Almere City with a score of 2-1, before edging past NEC Nijmegen 1-0 in their latest fixture. Heerenveen has proven far more effective at home, gathering 33 points there, compared to just 7 as visitors. In their last 10 matches away from home, they have managed only 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses, collecting 7 points from a possible 30. Typically, the most common halftime score in their away fixtures has been 1-0 (noted in 8 of 15 matches). Defensively, they have conceded goals in 9 out of their last 10 games, but their attack has been reliable, successfully scoring in 9 of those games. Of the 31 fixtures in this competition, they have only turned the score around in 2 out of the 20 encounters where they conceded first. Notably, in their last 15 away games, 4 out of their 11 goals came between the 76th and 90th minutes.
Heerenveen is aiming to ensure a comfortable standing in the Eredivisie this season. They have consistently marked their ground on the table, driven by their recent two victories, seeking precious points against Waalwijk, who are currently struggling.