League-position context
Hamburger SV rank3rd
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Hamburger SV points60
1. FC Heidenheim points52
Hamburger SV: #3 · 60 pts · GD +32
3 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 52 pts · GD -2
11 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.