League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Dynamo Dresden rank5th
1. FC Nürnberg points42
Dynamo Dresden points50
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 42 pts · GD -6
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Dynamo Dresden: #5 · 50 pts · GD +7
17 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.