League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
VfL Bochum rank5th
1. FC Nürnberg points30
VfL Bochum points44
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.
VfL Bochum: #5 · 44 pts · GD +7
7 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.