League-position context
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank4th
1. FC Köln rank9th
Borussia Mönchengladbach points55
1. FC Köln points43
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #4 · 55 pts · GD +17
23 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #9 · 43 pts · GD -4
35 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.