League-position context
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
VfB Stuttgart points69
1. FC Heidenheim points46
VfB Stuttgart: #1 Β· 69 pts Β· GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 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.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.