League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank17th
Holstein Kiel rank6th
1. FC Magdeburg points31
Holstein Kiel points49
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.
Holstein Kiel: #6 · 49 pts · GD +9
8 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.