League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
Union Berlin rank7th
1. FC Köln points27
Union Berlin points34
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.
Union Berlin: #7 · 34 pts · GD -9
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.