League-position context
Werder Bremen rank8th
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
Werder Bremen points45
FC Schalke 04 points43
Werder Bremen: #8 · 45 pts · GD -3
22 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD +5
24 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.