League-position context
Hertha BSC rank9th
FC St. Pauli rank1st
Hertha BSC points48
FC St. Pauli points69
Hertha BSC: #9 · 48 pts · GD +10
20 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC St. Pauli: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.