League-position context
Union Berlin rank3rd
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
Union Berlin points57
1. FC Heidenheim points55
Union Berlin: #3 · 57 pts · GD +21
0 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.