League-position context
VfL Bochum rank5th
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
VfL Bochum points44
1. FC Heidenheim points51
VfL Bochum: #5 · 44 pts · GD +7
7 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 25 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.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.