League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank14th
1. FC Köln points27
Borussia Mönchengladbach points18
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.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #14 · 18 pts · GD +3
38 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.