League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
MSV Duisburg rank18th
1. FC Köln points63
MSV Duisburg points28
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.
MSV Duisburg: #18 · 28 pts · GD -26
29 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.