League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank9th
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Holstein Kiel points45
1. FC Heidenheim points52
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 45 pts · GD -8
18 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 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.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.