League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
SV Sandhausen rank14th
FC Schalke 04 points65
SV Sandhausen points41
FC Schalke 04: #1 · 65 pts · GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Sandhausen: #14 · 41 pts · GD -12
22 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.