League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank8th
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
Karlsruher SC points52
1. FC Magdeburg points53
Karlsruher SC: #8 · 52 pts · GD +2
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #5 · 53 pts · GD +12
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.