League-position context
Fortuna Köln rank8th
Hallescher FC rank13th
Fortuna Köln points54
Hallescher FC points49
Fortuna Köln: #8 · 54 pts · GD +5
29 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hallescher FC: #13 · 49 pts · GD -2
34 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.