League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank2nd
SV Sandhausen rank11th
1. FC Nürnberg points60
SV Sandhausen points43
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.
SV Sandhausen: #11 · 43 pts · GD +2
17 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.