League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank14th
Karlsruher SC rank7th
1. FC Nürnberg points39
Karlsruher SC points46
1. FC Nürnberg: #14 · 39 pts · GD -17
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Karlsruher SC: #7 · 46 pts · GD +3
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.