League-position context
Hertha BSC rank6th
1. FC Köln rank10th
Hertha BSC points37
1. FC Köln points27
Hertha BSC: #6 · 37 pts · GD -8
19 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #10 · 27 pts · GD -15
29 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.