League-position context
Union Berlin rank8th
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
Union Berlin points47
1. FC Nürnberg points60
Union Berlin: #8 · 47 pts · GD +8
13 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #2 · 60 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.