League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank3rd
SC Paderborn 07 rank18th
1. FC Nürnberg points65
SC Paderborn 07 points28
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.
SC Paderborn 07: #18 · 28 pts · GD -27
39 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.