League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank7th
1. FC Köln points61
1. FC Kaiserslautern points53
1. FC Köln: #1 · 61 pts · GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.