League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
Hallescher FC rank13th
1. FC Magdeburg points85
Hallescher FC points49
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.
Hallescher FC: #13 · 49 pts · GD -2
34 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.