League-position context
SV Darmstadt 98 rank4th
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
SV Darmstadt 98 points46
1. FC Heidenheim points51
SV Darmstadt 98: #4 · 46 pts · GD +8
5 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 27 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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.