League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank18th
Holstein Kiel points56
1. FC Kaiserslautern points35
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 56 pts · GD +27
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Kaiserslautern: #18 · 35 pts · GD -13
25 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.