League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank8th
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
1. FC Heidenheim points51
Holstein Kiel points62
1. FC Heidenheim: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
13 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 62 pts · GD +22
2 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.