League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank10th
Hamburger SV rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg points48
Hamburger SV points59
1. FC Nürnberg: #10 · 48 pts · GD +3
11 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.