League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
1. FC Nürnberg points40
1. FC Magdeburg points38
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 40 pts · GD -21
28 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.