League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
Hertha BSC rank9th
Holstein Kiel points68
Hertha BSC points48
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.
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.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.