League-position context
Energie Cottbus rank19th
1. FC Magdeburg rank4th
Energie Cottbus points41
1. FC Magdeburg points56
Energie Cottbus: #19 · 41 pts · GD -20
29 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
1. FC Magdeburg: #4 · 56 pts · GD +12
14 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.