League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank3rd
Karlsruher SC rank7th
1. FC Nürnberg points65
Karlsruher SC points47
1. FC Nürnberg: #3 · 65 pts · GD +27
2 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Karlsruher SC: #7 · 47 pts · GD -2
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.