League-position context
Fortuna Düsseldorf rank3rd
Karlsruher SC rank5th
Fortuna Düsseldorf points63
Karlsruher SC points55
Fortuna Düsseldorf: #3 · 63 pts · GD +32
5 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Karlsruher SC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +20
13 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.