League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
Hansa Rostock rank13th
1. FC Heidenheim points67
Hansa Rostock points41
1. FC Heidenheim: #1 · 67 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hansa Rostock: #13 · 41 pts · GD -16
26 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.