1. FC Kaiserslautern – 1. FC Heidenheim

The upcoming clash sees 1. FC Kaiserslautern host 1. FC Heidenheim at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion, a meeting that pits the league’s fifth‑placed side, with 11 points from three wins, two draws and a loss, against third‑placed Heidenheim who sit on 13 points after four victories, one draw and a single defeat. Kaiserslautern have been modest in front of goal, scoring six and conceding four, while Heidenheim’s attack has been more prolific, netting 14 but also leaking 12. The two teams have already exchanged points this season, and the narrow two‑point gap in the table adds extra urgency for the hosts to close the distance. A win for Kaiserslauttern could tighten the race for the top three, whereas Heidenheim will look to extend their lead and cement a spot in the promotion play‑offs.