League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank18th
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Karlsruher SC points8
1. FC Heidenheim points15
Karlsruher SC: #18 · 8 pts · GD -9
11 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 15 pts · GD +0
4 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.