League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
VfL Wolfsburg rank16th
1. FC Köln points22
VfL Wolfsburg points33
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.
VfL Wolfsburg: #16 · 33 pts · GD -12
30 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.