League-position context
Bayern München rank1st
VfB Stuttgart rank17th
Bayern München points88
VfB Stuttgart points33
Bayern München: #1 · 88 pts · GD +63
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 51 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfB Stuttgart: #17 · 33 pts · GD -25
45 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
55-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.