League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
Holstein Kiel rank9th
FC Schalke 04 points65
Holstein Kiel points45
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.
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 45 pts · GD -8
18 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.