League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
VfB Stuttgart rank16th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
VfB Stuttgart points16
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.
VfB Stuttgart: #16 · 16 pts · GD +1
35 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.