League-position context
Sportfreunde Lotte rank16th
1. FC Magdeburg rank1st
Sportfreunde Lotte points40
1. FC Magdeburg points85
Sportfreunde Lotte: #16 Β· 40 pts Β· GD -17
43 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Magdeburg: #1 Β· 85 pts Β· GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.