League-position context
Hertha BSC rank7th
FC Schalke 04 rank5th
Hertha BSC points50
FC Schalke 04 points52
Hertha BSC: #7 · 50 pts · GD +0
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #5 · 52 pts · GD +2
26 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.