League-position context
Hamburger SV rank2nd
1. FC Köln rank1st
Hamburger SV points59
1. FC Köln points61
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.