League-position context
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank9th
1. FC Köln rank5th
Borussia Mönchengladbach points45
1. FC Köln points49
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #9 · 45 pts · GD -4
22 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #5 · 49 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.