League-position context
Werder Bremen rank12th
VfL Wolfsburg rank5th
Werder Bremen points23
VfL Wolfsburg points40
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.
VfL Wolfsburg: #5 · 40 pts · GD +4
16 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.