League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
1. FC Heidenheim points52
1. FC Nürnberg points51
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.
1. FC Nürnberg: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.