League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
SV Sandhausen rank15th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
SV Sandhausen points19
1. FC Heidenheim: #2 · 51 pts · GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Sandhausen: #15 · 19 pts · GD +3
32 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.