League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
1899 Hoffenheim rank3rd
FC Schalke 04 points63
1899 Hoffenheim points55
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.
1899 Hoffenheim: #3 · 55 pts · GD +18
8 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.