League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
Hertha BSC rank11th
1. FC Köln points61
Hertha BSC points44
1. FC Köln: #1 · 61 pts · GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hertha BSC: #11 · 44 pts · GD -2
15 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.