League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Holstein Kiel rank9th
1. FC Nürnberg points30
Holstein Kiel points35
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 30 pts · GD -15
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 35 pts · GD -4
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.