League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Bayer Leverkusen rank3rd
Borussia Dortmund points78
Bayer Leverkusen points60
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 78 pts · GD +48
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bayer Leverkusen: #3 · 60 pts · GD +16
18 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.