League-position context
Hertha BSC rank6th
Borussia Dortmund rank13th
Hertha BSC points37
Borussia Dortmund points22
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.
Borussia Dortmund: #13 · 22 pts · GD +4
34 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.