League-position context
Werder Bremen rank8th
Hertha BSC rank6th
Werder Bremen points45
Hertha BSC points49
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.
Hertha BSC: #6 · 49 pts · GD -4
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.