League-position context
1. FC Köln rank9th
Bayer Leverkusen rank3rd
1. FC Köln points43
Bayer Leverkusen points60
1. FC Köln: #9 · 43 pts · GD -4
35 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bayer Leverkusen: #3 · 60 pts · GD +16
18 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.