League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank5th
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Karlsruher SC points55
1. FC Nürnberg points40
Karlsruher SC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +20
13 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 40 pts · GD -21
28 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.