League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
SV Sandhausen rank18th
1. FC Heidenheim points67
SV Sandhausen points28
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.
SV Sandhausen: #18 · 28 pts · GD -28
39 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts from safety.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.