League-position context
1. FC Köln rank5th
Werder Bremen rank8th
1. FC Köln points49
Werder Bremen points45
1. FC Köln: #5 · 49 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Werder Bremen: #8 · 45 pts · GD -3
22 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.