League-position context
Hertha BSC rank9th
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
Hertha BSC points48
FC Schalke 04 points43
Hertha BSC: #9 · 48 pts · GD +10
20 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD -7
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.