League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank14th
Hamburger SV rank2nd
FC Schalke 04 points38
Hamburger SV points59
FC Schalke 04: #14 · 38 pts · GD -10
21 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.