League-position context
Hallescher FC rank4th
Fortuna Köln rank19th
Hallescher FC points66
Fortuna Köln points39
Hallescher FC: #4 · 66 pts · GD +13
5 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Köln: #19 · 39 pts · GD -26
32 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.