League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank8th
Eintracht Braunschweig rank17th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
Eintracht Braunschweig points31
1. FC Heidenheim: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
13 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Eintracht Braunschweig: #17 · 31 pts · GD -29
33 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.