League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
1. FC Köln rank18th
FC Schalke 04 points63
1. FC Köln points22
FC Schalke 04: #2 · 63 pts · GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #18 · 22 pts · GD -35
41 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.