League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank3rd
RB Leipzig rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg points65
RB Leipzig points67
1. FC Nürnberg: #3 · 65 pts · GD +27
2 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
RB Leipzig: #2 · 67 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.