League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank2nd
Fortuna Köln rank19th
Karlsruher SC points71
Fortuna Köln points39
Karlsruher SC: #2 · 71 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 26 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.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.