League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt rank20th
1. FC Magdeburg points85
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt points23
1. FC Magdeburg: #1 · 85 pts · GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt: #20 · 23 pts · GD -52
60 pts off the top 2. 31 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts from safety.
62-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.