League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank3rd
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank5th
1. FC Heidenheim points12
1. FC Kaiserslautern points11
1. FC Heidenheim: #3 · 12 pts · GD +2
4 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #5 · 11 pts · GD +2
5 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.