League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Erzgebirge Aue rank17th
1. FC Heidenheim points52
Erzgebirge Aue points26
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 52 pts · GD -2
11 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Erzgebirge Aue: #17 · 26 pts · GD -40
37 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.