League-position context
1. FC Köln rank9th
Bayern München rank1st
1. FC Köln points43
Bayern München points88
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.
Bayern München: #1 · 88 pts · GD +63
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 51 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.