League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank12th
VfL Bochum rank1st
Erzgebirge Aue points44
VfL Bochum points67
Erzgebirge Aue: #12 · 44 pts · GD -9
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfL Bochum: #1 · 67 pts · GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.