League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
SV Meppen rank17th
1. FC Magdeburg points51
SV Meppen points41
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 51 pts · GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Meppen: #17 · 41 pts · GD -24
30 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.