League-position context
Union Berlin rank3rd
1. FC Köln rank1st
Union Berlin points57
1. FC Köln points63
Union Berlin: #3 · 57 pts · GD +21
0 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #1 · 63 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.