League-position context
SV Darmstadt 98 rank4th
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
SV Darmstadt 98 points60
1. FC Heidenheim points52
SV Darmstadt 98: #4 · 60 pts · GD +25
3 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 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.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.