League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
SV Darmstadt 98 rank2nd
1. FC Magdeburg points43
SV Darmstadt 98 points67
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 43 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Darmstadt 98: #2 · 67 pts · GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.