League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank17th
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
1. FC Magdeburg points31
1. FC Heidenheim points55
1. FC Magdeburg: #17 · 31 pts · GD -18
26 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
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.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.