League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank8th
Borussia Dortmund rank13th
FC Schalke 04 points34
Borussia Dortmund points22
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.
Borussia Dortmund: #13 · 22 pts · GD +4
34 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.