League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
1. FC Magdeburg points38
FC Schalke 04 points43
1. FC Magdeburg: #14 · 38 pts · GD -8
30 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD -7
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.