League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
FC Schalke 04 points43
1899 Hoffenheim points62
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD +5
24 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 62 pts · GD +27
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.