League-position context
1. FC Köln rank9th
Hertha BSC rank7th
1. FC Köln points43
Hertha BSC points50
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.
Hertha BSC: #7 · 50 pts · GD +0
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.