League-position context
MSV Duisburg rank7th
1. FC Heidenheim rank13th
MSV Duisburg points48
1. FC Heidenheim points42
MSV Duisburg: #7 · 48 pts · GD -4
12 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #13 · 42 pts · GD -6
18 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.