League-position context
Hertha BSC rank11th
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
Hertha BSC points44
1. FC Magdeburg points53
Hertha BSC: #11 · 44 pts · GD -2
15 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 8 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.