League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank15th
1. FC Köln rank9th
1899 Hoffenheim points37
1. FC Köln points43
1899 Hoffenheim: #15 · 37 pts · GD -15
41 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
1. FC Köln: #9 · 43 pts · GD -4
35 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.