League-position context
Werder Bremen rank14th
Hertha BSC rank7th
Werder Bremen points38
Hertha BSC points50
Werder Bremen: #14 · 38 pts · GD -15
40 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hertha BSC: #7 · 50 pts · GD +0
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.