League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
Karlsruher SC rank5th
1. FC Magdeburg points38
Karlsruher SC points55
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.
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.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.