League-position context
Hertha BSC rank6th
FC Schalke 04 rank8th
Hertha BSC points37
FC Schalke 04 points34
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.
FC Schalke 04: #8 · 34 pts · GD -15
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.