League-position context
1. FC Köln rank9th
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
1. FC Köln points43
Borussia Dortmund points78
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.
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 78 pts · GD +48
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.