League-position context
Bayer Leverkusen rank3rd
RB Leipzig rank2nd
Bayer Leverkusen points51
RB Leipzig points56
Bayer Leverkusen: #3 · 51 pts · GD +17
5 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
RB Leipzig: #2 · 56 pts · GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.