League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
Holstein Kiel rank8th
1. FC Heidenheim points67
Holstein Kiel points46
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.
Holstein Kiel: #8 · 46 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.