League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
1. FC Nürnberg points42
VfB Stuttgart points69
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 42 pts · GD -6
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfB Stuttgart: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.