League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank6th
Holstein Kiel rank9th
Erzgebirge Aue points42
Holstein Kiel points35
Erzgebirge Aue: #6 · 42 pts · GD +1
9 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 35 pts · GD -4
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.