League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank5th
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
Karlsruher SC points55
FC Schalke 04 points43
Karlsruher SC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +20
13 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 17 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.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.