League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank8th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
FC Schalke 04 points34
1899 Hoffenheim points44
FC Schalke 04: #8 · 34 pts · GD -15
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 44 pts · GD -3
12 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.