League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank8th
SV Sandhausen rank15th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
SV Sandhausen points34
1. FC Heidenheim: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
13 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Sandhausen: #15 · 34 pts · GD -19
30 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.