League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
MSV Duisburg rank7th
1. FC Nürnberg points60
MSV Duisburg points48
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.
MSV Duisburg: #7 · 48 pts · GD -4
12 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.