League-position context
1. FC Köln rank14th
VfL Wolfsburg rank16th
1. FC Köln points32
VfL Wolfsburg points29
1. FC Köln: #14 · 32 pts · GD -14
41 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfL Wolfsburg: #16 · 29 pts · GD -24
44 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.