League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank8th
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
Holstein Kiel points46
1. FC Magdeburg points43
Holstein Kiel: #8 · 46 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 43 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.