League-position context
Werder Bremen rank12th
SC Freiburg rank16th
Werder Bremen points23
SC Freiburg points12
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.
SC Freiburg: #16 · 12 pts · GD -5
44 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.