League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
Bayer Leverkusen rank3rd
1. FC Köln points27
Bayer Leverkusen points51
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.
Bayer Leverkusen: #3 · 51 pts · GD +17
5 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.