League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
VfL Bochum rank1st
Holstein Kiel points62
VfL Bochum points67
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 62 pts · GD +22
2 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfL Bochum: #1 · 67 pts · GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.