League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank8th
RB Leipzig rank2nd
FC Schalke 04 points34
RB Leipzig points56
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.
RB Leipzig: #2 · 56 pts · GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.