League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank18th
1. FC Nürnberg points60
1. FC Kaiserslautern points35
1. FC Nürnberg: #2 · 60 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #18 · 35 pts · GD -13
25 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.