League-position context
VfL Wolfsburg rank8th
1. FC Köln rank9th
VfL Wolfsburg points45
1. FC Köln points43
VfL Wolfsburg: #8 · 45 pts · GD -2
33 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.