League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank5th
1. FC Köln rank9th
FC Schalke 04 points52
1. FC Köln points43
FC Schalke 04: #5 · 52 pts · GD +2
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 15 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.