League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
Holstein Kiel points68
FC Schalke 04 points43
Holstein Kiel: #2 · 68 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD -7
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.