League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank17th
1. FC Köln rank1st
1. FC Magdeburg points31
1. FC Köln points63
1. FC Magdeburg: #17 · 31 pts · GD -18
26 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
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.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.