League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
Hertha BSC rank10th
1. FC Köln points22
Hertha BSC points43
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.
Hertha BSC: #10 · 43 pts · GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.