League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank13th
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank18th
1. FC Heidenheim points42
1. FC Kaiserslautern points35
1. FC Heidenheim: #13 · 42 pts · GD -6
18 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #18 · 35 pts · GD -13
25 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.