League-position context
VfL Bochum rank11th
1. FC Köln rank1st
VfL Bochum points44
1. FC Köln points63
VfL Bochum: #11 · 44 pts · GD -1
13 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 6 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.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.