League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank9th
FC Schalke 04 points63
Borussia Mönchengladbach points47
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.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #9 · 47 pts · GD -5
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.