League-position context
RB Leipzig rank6th
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
RB Leipzig points53
FC Schalke 04 points63
RB Leipzig: #6 · 53 pts · GD +4
10 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #2 · 63 pts · GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.