League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Hertha BSC rank11th
Borussia Dortmund points76
Hertha BSC points43
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 76 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 44 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hertha BSC: #11 · 43 pts · GD -8
33 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.