League-position context
Hallescher FC rank4th
VfR Aalen rank20th
Hallescher FC points66
VfR Aalen points31
Hallescher FC: #4 · 66 pts · GD +13
5 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfR Aalen: #20 · 31 pts · GD -17
40 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.