League-position context
Union Berlin rank8th
1. FC Kaiserslautern rank18th
Union Berlin points47
1. FC Kaiserslautern points35
Union Berlin: #8 · 47 pts · GD +8
13 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 7 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.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.