League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
1. FC Magdeburg points38
Holstein Kiel points68
1. FC Magdeburg: #14 · 38 pts · GD -8
30 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #2 · 68 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.