League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
SC Freiburg rank16th
1. FC Köln points27
SC Freiburg points12
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.
SC Freiburg: #16 · 12 pts · GD -5
44 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.