League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg points40
Holstein Kiel points68
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.
Holstein Kiel: #2 · 68 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.