League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
SV Sandhausen rank15th
1. FC Heidenheim points55
SV Sandhausen points38
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.
SV Sandhausen: #15 · 38 pts · GD -7
19 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.