League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
VfL Osnabrück rank18th
1. FC Magdeburg points38
VfL Osnabrück points28
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.
VfL Osnabrück: #18 · 28 pts · GD -38
40 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.