League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
1899 Hoffenheim rank3rd
1. FC Köln points22
1899 Hoffenheim points55
1. FC Köln: #18 · 22 pts · GD -35
41 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
1899 Hoffenheim: #3 · 55 pts · GD +18
8 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.