League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
Holstein Kiel rank9th
1. FC Nürnberg points51
Holstein Kiel points45
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.
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 45 pts · GD -8
18 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.