League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
SC Freiburg rank15th
1. FC Köln points22
SC Freiburg points36
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.
SC Freiburg: #15 · 36 pts · GD -24
27 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.