League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank13th
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
1. FC Heidenheim points42
1. FC Nürnberg points60
1. FC Heidenheim: #13 · 42 pts · GD -6
18 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #2 · 60 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.