League-position context
Erzgebirge Aue rank6th
Verl rank12th
Erzgebirge Aue points60
Verl points53
Erzgebirge Aue: #6 · 60 pts · GD +4
7 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Verl: #12 · 53 pts · GD +3
14 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.