League-position context
Hertha BSC rank7th
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
Hertha BSC points51
1. FC Nürnberg points46
Hertha BSC: #7 · 51 pts · GD +3
11 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #8 · 46 pts · GD +2
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.