League-position context
Bayer Leverkusen rank5th
Hertha BSC rank10th
Bayer Leverkusen points55
Hertha BSC points43
Bayer Leverkusen: #5 · 55 pts · GD +14
8 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hertha BSC: #10 · 43 pts · GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.