League-position context
Hamburger SV rank3rd
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Hamburger SV points48
1. FC Nürnberg points30
Hamburger SV: #3 · 48 pts · GD +15
3 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 30 pts · GD -15
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.