League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank14th
1. FC Magdeburg rank17th
Erzgebirge Aue points40
1. FC Magdeburg points31
Erzgebirge Aue: #14 · 40 pts · GD -4
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #17 · 31 pts · GD -18
26 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.