League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
Holstein Kiel rank6th
1. FC Heidenheim points55
Holstein Kiel points49
1. FC Heidenheim: #5 · 55 pts · GD +10
2 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #6 · 49 pts · GD +9
8 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.