League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank10th
1. FC Köln rank1st
1. FC Nürnberg points48
1. FC Köln points61
1. FC Nürnberg: #10 · 48 pts · GD +3
11 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.