League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank3rd
SV Darmstadt 98 rank18th
Borussia Dortmund points64
SV Darmstadt 98 points25
Borussia Dortmund: #3 · 64 pts · GD +32
3 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Darmstadt 98: #18 · 25 pts · GD -35
42 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.