League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
Erzgebirge Aue rank17th
1. FC Nürnberg points51
Erzgebirge Aue points26
1. FC Nürnberg: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Erzgebirge Aue: #17 · 26 pts · GD -40
37 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.