League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
SC Freiburg rank15th
FC Schalke 04 points63
SC Freiburg points36
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.
SC Freiburg: #15 · 36 pts · GD -24
27 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.