League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
VfB Stuttgart rank16th
1. FC Nürnberg points30
VfB Stuttgart points16
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.
VfB Stuttgart: #16 · 16 pts · GD +1
35 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.