League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
Werder Bremen rank2nd
FC Schalke 04 points65
Werder Bremen points63
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.
Werder Bremen: #2 · 63 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.