League-position context
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank4th
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Borussia Mönchengladbach points55
Borussia Dortmund points78
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.
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.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.