League-position context
Werder Bremen rank2nd
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Werder Bremen points63
1. FC Heidenheim points52
Werder Bremen: #2 · 63 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 52 pts · GD -2
11 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.