League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
SV Darmstadt 98 rank7th
1. FC Nürnberg points44
SV Darmstadt 98 points51
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.
SV Darmstadt 98: #7 · 51 pts · GD +8
13 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.