League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
1. FC Heidenheim points46
VfB Stuttgart points69
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 46 pts · GD +4
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfB Stuttgart: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.