League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
1. FC Nürnberg rank14th
1. FC Magdeburg points43
1. FC Nürnberg points39
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 43 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #14 · 39 pts · GD -17
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.