League-position context
FSV Mainz 05 rank10th
1. FC Heidenheim rank17th
FSV Mainz 05 points40
1. FC Heidenheim points26
FSV Mainz 05: #10 · 40 pts · GD -9
33 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #17 · 26 pts · GD -31
47 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.