League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
Werder Bremen rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg points51
Werder Bremen points63
1. FC Nürnberg: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Werder Bremen: #2 · 63 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.