League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Holstein Kiel points62
1. FC Nürnberg points44
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 62 pts · GD +22
2 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 44 pts · GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.