League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank3rd
SC Freiburg rank1st
1. FC Nürnberg points65
SC Freiburg points72
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.
SC Freiburg: #1 · 72 pts · GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 38 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.