League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank10th
1. FC Nürnberg rank3rd
1. FC Heidenheim points45
1. FC Nürnberg points65
1. FC Heidenheim: #10 · 45 pts · GD +2
22 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #3 · 65 pts · GD +27
2 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.