League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
SSV Ulm 1846 rank17th
1. FC Köln points61
SSV Ulm 1846 points30
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.
SSV Ulm 1846: #17 · 30 pts · GD -12
29 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.