League-position context
Hertha BSC rank6th
RB Leipzig rank2nd
Hertha BSC points49
RB Leipzig points67
Hertha BSC: #6 · 49 pts · GD -4
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
RB Leipzig: #2 · 67 pts · GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.