League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank13th
Eintracht Braunschweig rank17th
1. FC Heidenheim points42
Eintracht Braunschweig points39
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.
Eintracht Braunschweig: #17 · 39 pts · GD -6
21 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.