League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank8th
Bayern München rank1st
FC Schalke 04 points34
Bayern München points70
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.
Bayern München: #1 · 70 pts · GD +67
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 53 pts clear of the relegation zone.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.