League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Hannover 96 rank11th
1. FC Heidenheim points52
Hannover 96 points42
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 52 pts · GD -2
11 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #11 · 42 pts · GD -14
21 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.