League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
Eintracht Braunschweig rank16th
1. FC Köln points61
Eintracht Braunschweig points35
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.
Eintracht Braunschweig: #16 · 35 pts · GD -26
24 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.