League-position context
Dynamo Dresden rank12th
1. FC Köln rank1st
Dynamo Dresden points42
1. FC Köln points63
Dynamo Dresden: #12 · 42 pts · GD -7
15 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.