League-position context
FC Viktoria Köln rank13th
Hallescher FC rank17th
FC Viktoria Köln points49
Hallescher FC points40
FC Viktoria Köln: #13 · 49 pts · GD -6
18 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hallescher FC: #17 · 40 pts · GD -18
27 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.