League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
VfB Stuttgart rank17th
Borussia Dortmund points78
VfB Stuttgart points33
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.
VfB Stuttgart: #17 · 33 pts · GD -25
45 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.