League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
Eintracht Braunschweig rank15th
1. FC Heidenheim points67
Eintracht Braunschweig points36
1. FC Heidenheim: #1 · 67 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Eintracht Braunschweig: #15 · 36 pts · GD -17
31 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.