League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank9th
1. FC Köln points22
Borussia Mönchengladbach points47
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 Mönchengladbach: #9 · 47 pts · GD -5
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.