League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank9th
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
Holstein Kiel points35
1. FC Heidenheim points51
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 35 pts · GD -4
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #2 · 51 pts · GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.