League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
FC Viktoria Köln rank13th
1. FC Magdeburg points81
FC Viktoria Köln points48
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.
FC Viktoria Köln: #13 · 48 pts · GD -12
19 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.