League-position context
Werder Bremen rank12th
1. FC Köln rank10th
Werder Bremen points23
1. FC Köln points27
Werder Bremen: #12 · 23 pts · GD -28
33 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #10 · 27 pts · GD -15
29 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.