League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
1. FC Nürnberg points60
Holstein Kiel points56
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.
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 56 pts · GD +27
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.