League-position context
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank9th
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
1. FC Kaiserslautern points45
1. FC Heidenheim points67
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #9 · 45 pts · GD -1
22 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #1 · 67 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.