League-position context
Union Berlin rank4th
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Union Berlin points60
1. FC Heidenheim points46
Union Berlin: #4 Β· 60 pts Β· GD +12
7 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 Β· 46 pts Β· GD +4
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.