League-position context
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank7th
Hamburger SV rank2nd
1. FC Kaiserslautern points53
Hamburger SV points59
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #7 · 53 pts · GD +1
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.