League-position context
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank3rd
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
1. FC Kaiserslautern points66
1. FC Magdeburg points81
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #3 · 66 pts · GD +30
1 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #1 · 81 pts · GD +47
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 43 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.