League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank13th
Rot-Weiß Essen rank8th
Erzgebirge Aue points50
Rot-Weiß Essen points56
Erzgebirge Aue: #13 · 50 pts · GD -13
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rot-Weiß Essen: #8 · 56 pts · GD +1
14 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.