League-position context
Sparta Praha rank12th
FC Schalke 04 rank3rd
Sparta Praha points12
FC Schalke 04 points14
Sparta Praha: #12 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +5
3 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #3 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +12
1 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.