League-position context
Union Berlin rank6th
1. FC Heidenheim rank10th
Union Berlin points49
1. FC Heidenheim points45
Union Berlin: #6 · 49 pts · GD +6
18 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #10 · 45 pts · GD +2
22 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.