League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank13th
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
1. FC Heidenheim points42
Holstein Kiel points56
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.
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 56 pts · GD +27
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.