League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank4th
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt rank14th
1. FC Magdeburg points61
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt points47
1. FC Magdeburg: #4 · 61 pts · GD +17
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt: #14 · 47 pts · GD -13
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.