League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank12th
Fortuna Düsseldorf rank5th
Erzgebirge Aue points44
Fortuna Düsseldorf points56
Erzgebirge Aue: #12 · 44 pts · GD -9
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Düsseldorf: #5 · 56 pts · GD +9
8 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.