League-position context
1. FC Köln rank10th
VfL Wolfsburg rank5th
1. FC Köln points27
VfL Wolfsburg points40
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.
VfL Wolfsburg: #5 · 40 pts · GD +4
16 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.