League-position context
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank9th
Karlsruher SC rank2nd
1. FC Kaiserslautern points51
Karlsruher SC points71
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #9 · 51 pts · GD -2
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Karlsruher SC: #2 · 71 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.