League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
Eintracht Braunschweig rank15th
1. FC Magdeburg points43
Eintracht Braunschweig points36
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.
Eintracht Braunschweig: #15 · 36 pts · GD -17
31 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.