League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank9th
Werder Bremen rank2nd
Holstein Kiel points45
Werder Bremen points63
Holstein Kiel: #9 · 45 pts · GD -8
18 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Werder Bremen: #2 · 63 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.