League-position context
FC Saarbrücken rank7th
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
FC Saarbrücken points59
1. FC Magdeburg points81
FC Saarbrücken: #7 · 59 pts · GD +12
8 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.