League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank14th
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
Erzgebirge Aue points40
1. FC Heidenheim points55
Erzgebirge Aue: #14 · 40 pts · GD -4
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.