League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
SV Darmstadt 98 rank12th
1. FC Magdeburg points53
SV Darmstadt 98 points42
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.
SV Darmstadt 98: #12 · 42 pts · GD +1
17 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.