League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
Hamburger SV rank4th
1. FC Köln points63
Hamburger SV points56
1. FC Köln: #1 · 63 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hamburger SV: #4 · 56 pts · GD +3
1 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.