League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Hansa Rostock rank13th
1. FC Heidenheim points52
Hansa Rostock points41
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.
Hansa Rostock: #13 · 41 pts · GD -11
22 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.