League-position context
Union Berlin rank8th
1. FC Heidenheim rank13th
Union Berlin points47
1. FC Heidenheim points42
Union Berlin: #8 · 47 pts · GD +8
13 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 7 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.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.