League-position context
1. FC Köln rank5th
RB Leipzig rank2nd
1. FC Köln points49
RB Leipzig points67
1. FC Köln: #5 · 49 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
RB Leipzig: #2 · 67 pts · GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.