League-position context
VfB Stuttgart rank17th
1. FC Köln rank9th
VfB Stuttgart points33
1. FC Köln points43
VfB Stuttgart: #17 · 33 pts · GD -25
45 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
1. FC Köln: #9 · 43 pts · GD -4
35 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.