League-position context
Bayer Leverkusen rank12th
1. FC Köln rank5th
Bayer Leverkusen points41
1. FC Köln points49
Bayer Leverkusen: #12 · 41 pts · GD -2
26 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.