League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Hamburger SV rank4th
1. FC Nürnberg points44
Hamburger SV points58
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 44 pts · GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hamburger SV: #4 · 58 pts · GD +27
6 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.