League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
Waldhof Mannheim rank4th
1. FC Magdeburg points81
Waldhof Mannheim points64
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.
Waldhof Mannheim: #4 · 64 pts · GD +21
3 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.