League-position context
1. FC Köln rank5th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
1. FC Köln points49
1899 Hoffenheim points62
1. FC Köln: #5 · 49 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 62 pts · GD +27
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.