League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank2nd
VfR Aalen rank20th
Karlsruher SC points71
VfR Aalen points31
Karlsruher SC: #2 Β· 71 pts Β· GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfR Aalen: #20 Β· 31 pts Β· GD -17
40 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
40-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.