League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
FC Schalke 04 rank14th
1. FC Köln points61
FC Schalke 04 points38
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.
FC Schalke 04: #14 · 38 pts · GD -10
21 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.