League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
Erzgebirge Aue rank6th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
Erzgebirge Aue points42
1. FC Heidenheim: #2 · 51 pts · GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Erzgebirge Aue: #6 · 42 pts · GD +1
9 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.