League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Karlsruher SC rank18th
1. FC Heidenheim points46
Karlsruher SC points25
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 46 pts · GD +4
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Karlsruher SC: #18 · 25 pts · GD -29
42 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.