League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
Eintracht Braunschweig rank17th
1. FC Nürnberg points60
Eintracht Braunschweig points39
1. FC Nürnberg: #2 · 60 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Eintracht Braunschweig: #17 · 39 pts · GD -6
21 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.