League-position context
VfL Wolfsburg rank16th
1. FC Köln rank5th
VfL Wolfsburg points37
1. FC Köln points49
VfL Wolfsburg: #16 · 37 pts · GD -18
30 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
1. FC Köln: #5 · 49 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.