League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Erzgebirge Aue rank14th
1. FC Heidenheim points46
Erzgebirge Aue points39
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 46 pts · GD +4
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Erzgebirge Aue: #14 · 39 pts · GD -15
28 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.