League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
Erzgebirge Aue rank17th
FC Schalke 04 points65
Erzgebirge Aue points26
FC Schalke 04: #1 · 65 pts · GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Erzgebirge Aue: #17 · 26 pts · GD -40
37 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts from safety.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.