League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank3rd
VfL Bochum rank5th
1. FC Nürnberg points65
VfL Bochum points51
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.
VfL Bochum: #5 · 51 pts · GD +16
16 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.