League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
1. FC Nürnberg points30
1. FC Heidenheim: #2 · 51 pts · GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 30 pts · GD -15
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.