League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank17th
VfL Bochum rank11th
1. FC Magdeburg points31
VfL Bochum points44
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.
VfL Bochum: #11 · 44 pts · GD -1
13 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.