League-position context
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank4th
Holstein Kiel rank18th
1. FC Kaiserslautern points15
Holstein Kiel points5
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #4 · 15 pts · GD +4
3 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #18 · 5 pts · GD -4
13 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.