League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
FC St. Pauli rank5th
FC Schalke 04 points65
FC St. Pauli points57
FC Schalke 04: #1 · 65 pts · GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC St. Pauli: #5 · 57 pts · GD +15
6 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.