League-position context
Hamburger SV rank2nd
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
Hamburger SV points59
1. FC Magdeburg points53
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #5 · 53 pts · GD +12
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.