League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
SpVgg Greuther Fürth rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg points44
SpVgg Greuther Fürth points64
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 44 pts · GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth: #2 · 64 pts · GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.