League-position context
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank5th
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Borussia Mönchengladbach points55
Borussia Dortmund points76
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #5 · 55 pts · GD +13
21 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 76 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 44 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.