League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Hamburger SV rank4th
1. FC Nürnberg points40
Hamburger SV points58
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.
Hamburger SV: #4 · 58 pts · GD +20
10 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.