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Next Game: Mainz 05 vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - Friday, December 5 at 7.30pm in Bundesliga
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 12 | -17 | 8 |
| 17 | St Pauli | 12 | -14 | 7 |
| 18 | Mainz 05 | 12 | -12 | 6 |
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