bundesliga.com has assessed the performance of all 18 clubs in various areas of play over the course of the Hinrunde and ranked them in positions 1-18 accordingly. The greater the surface area on the spidergram below, the better that club has statistically performed overall in 2014/15.
Andre Breitenreiter's side spent a week at the top of the standings, but have since slipped to within two points of the bottom three. Can the humble North-Rhine Westphalian outfit keep their heads above water? Or are they destined for an immediate return to the second tier? Tell us your thoughts by interacting with Bundesliga on Twitter.
