League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Karlsruher SC rank18th
1. FC Nürnberg points30
Karlsruher SC points11
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 30 pts · GD -15
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Karlsruher SC: #18 · 11 pts · GD -8
40 pts off the top 2. 26 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.