League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
1. FC Magdeburg points43
1. FC Heidenheim points67
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 43 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.