League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
Sportfreunde Lotte rank16th
1. FC Magdeburg points85
Sportfreunde Lotte points40
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.
Sportfreunde Lotte: #16 · 40 pts · GD -17
43 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.