League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
Werder Bremen rank11th
FC Schalke 04 points63
Werder Bremen points42
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.
Werder Bremen: #11 · 42 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.