League-position context
Union Berlin rank3rd
1. FC Magdeburg rank17th
Union Berlin points57
1. FC Magdeburg points31
Union Berlin: #3 · 57 pts · GD +21
0 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #17 · 31 pts · GD -18
26 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.