League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Werder Bremen rank15th
Borussia Dortmund points73
Werder Bremen points32
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 73 pts · GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 30 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Werder Bremen: #15 · 32 pts · GD -23
41 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.