League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank8th
1. FC Köln rank1st
Karlsruher SC points52
1. FC Köln points61
Karlsruher SC: #8 · 52 pts · GD +2
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #1 · 61 pts · GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.