League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
FC Schalke 04 points65
1. FC Nürnberg points51
FC Schalke 04: #1 · 65 pts · GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.