League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
SV Darmstadt 98 rank4th
FC Schalke 04 points65
SV Darmstadt 98 points60
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.
SV Darmstadt 98: #4 · 60 pts · GD +25
3 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.