League-position context
Hamburger SV rank3rd
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
Hamburger SV points48
1. FC Heidenheim points51
Hamburger SV: #3 · 48 pts · GD +15
3 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.