League-position context
1. FC Köln rank1st
Holstein Kiel rank6th
1. FC Köln points63
Holstein Kiel points49
1. FC Köln: #1 · 63 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel: #6 · 49 pts · GD +9
8 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.