League-position context
VfL Bochum rank9th
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
VfL Bochum points44
VfB Stuttgart points69
VfL Bochum: #9 · 44 pts · GD -5
23 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfB Stuttgart: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.