League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
VfB Stuttgart rank7th
1. FC Köln points22
VfB Stuttgart points51
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.
VfB Stuttgart: #7 · 51 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.