League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
SV Darmstadt 98 rank10th
1. FC Köln points63
SV Darmstadt 98 points46
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.
SV Darmstadt 98: #10 · 46 pts · GD -8
11 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.