League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
SV Darmstadt 98 rank10th
1. FC Heidenheim points55
SV Darmstadt 98 points46
1. FC Heidenheim: #5 · 55 pts · GD +10
2 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Darmstadt 98: #10 · 46 pts · GD -8
11 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.