League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank18th
Werder Bremen rank8th
1. FC Nürnberg points19
Werder Bremen points53
1. FC Nürnberg: #18 · 19 pts · GD -42
57 pts off the top 2. 34 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
Werder Bremen: #8 · 53 pts · GD +9
23 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.