League-position context
Hertha BSC rank11th
FC Schalke 04 rank14th
Hertha BSC points44
FC Schalke 04 points38
Hertha BSC: #11 · 44 pts · GD -2
15 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.