1. FC Heidenheim – Dynamo Dresden

In a goal‑fest at the Heidenheim stadium, the hosts edged out Dynamo Dresden 5‑3 to cement their third‑place position with 13 points from four wins, a draw and a loss, and a slender +2 goal difference. The victory pushed Dynamo further down the table, leaving them 17th with just four points after one win, one draw and four defeats, and a –6 goal margin. Heidenheim’s attacking display not only widened the gap to the chasing pack but also reinforced their dominance in the season’s head‑to‑head, having already secured the sole win in their two meetings. Dresden, meanwhile, must regroup quickly as the eight points they have collected remain far from safety.