League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank9th
Dynamo Dresden rank16th
Holstein Kiel points45
Dynamo Dresden points32
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 45 pts · GD -8
18 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Dynamo Dresden: #16 · 32 pts · GD -13
31 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.