League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg rank18th
Borussia Dortmund points76
1. FC Nürnberg points19
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 76 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 44 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
57-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.