League-position context
FC St. Pauli rank5th
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
FC St. Pauli points57
1. FC Heidenheim points52
FC St. Pauli: #5 · 57 pts · GD +15
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 52 pts · GD -2
11 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.