League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank9th
FC St. Pauli rank5th
Holstein Kiel points45
FC St. Pauli points57
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 45 pts · GD -8
18 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC St. Pauli: #5 · 57 pts · GD +15
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.