League-position context
Eintracht Braunschweig rank8th
1. FC Heidenheim rank10th
Eintracht Braunschweig points46
1. FC Heidenheim points45
Eintracht Braunschweig: #8 · 46 pts · GD +6
21 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #10 · 45 pts · GD +2
22 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.