League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
Borussia Dortmund rank4th
1. FC Köln points22
Borussia Dortmund points55
1. FC Köln: #18 · 22 pts · GD -35
41 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
Borussia Dortmund: #4 · 55 pts · GD +17
8 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.