League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank8th
FC Augsburg rank9th
FC Schalke 04 points34
FC Augsburg points29
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.
FC Augsburg: #9 · 29 pts · GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.