League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
SC Paderborn 07 rank4th
1. FC Magdeburg points53
SC Paderborn 07 points55
1. FC Magdeburg: #5 · 53 pts · GD +12
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SC Paderborn 07: #4 · 55 pts · GD +10
4 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.