League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank5th
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
Karlsruher SC points55
Holstein Kiel points68
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.
Holstein Kiel: #2 · 68 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.