League-position context
Hertha BSC rank9th
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Hertha BSC points48
1. FC Nürnberg points40
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 Nürnberg: #12 · 40 pts · GD -21
28 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.