League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
SC Paderborn 07 rank18th
1. FC Köln points27
SC Paderborn 07 points8
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 Paderborn 07: #18 · 8 pts · GD -9
48 pts off the top 2. 26 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.