League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank18th
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
Karlsruher SC points25
VfB Stuttgart points69
Karlsruher SC: #18 · 25 pts · GD -29
42 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
VfB Stuttgart: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
44-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.