League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
1. FC Nürnberg rank10th
1. FC Magdeburg points53
1. FC Nürnberg points48
1. FC Magdeburg: #5 · 53 pts · GD +12
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #10 · 48 pts · GD +3
11 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.