League-position context
Hertha BSC rank9th
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
Hertha BSC points48
1. FC Magdeburg points38
Hertha BSC: #9 · 48 pts · GD +10
20 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #14 · 38 pts · GD -8
30 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.