League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
Werder Bremen rank11th
1. FC Köln points22
Werder Bremen points42
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.
Werder Bremen: #11 · 42 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.