League-position context
VfL Bochum rank9th
FC St. Pauli rank7th
VfL Bochum points44
FC St. Pauli points45
VfL Bochum: #9 · 44 pts · GD -5
23 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC St. Pauli: #7 · 45 pts · GD +4
22 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.