League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
1. FC Köln points27
1899 Hoffenheim points44
1. FC Köln: #10 · 27 pts · GD -15
29 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 44 pts · GD -3
12 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.