League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
1. FC Nürnberg points42
1. FC Heidenheim points46
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 42 pts · GD -6
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.