League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank5th
1. FC Köln rank1st
1. FC Heidenheim points55
1. FC Köln points63
1. FC Heidenheim: #5 · 55 pts · GD +10
2 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #1 · 63 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.