League-position context
Dynamo Dresden rank2nd
Energie Cottbus rank4th
Dynamo Dresden points70
Energie Cottbus points62
Dynamo Dresden: #2 · 70 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Energie Cottbus: #4 · 62 pts · GD +10
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.