League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
Verl rank7th
1. FC Magdeburg points51
Verl points55
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.
Verl: #7 · 55 pts · GD +11
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.