League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank2nd
Hannover 96 rank14th
1. FC Heidenheim points51
Hannover 96 points21
1. FC Heidenheim: #2 · 51 pts · GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #14 · 21 pts · GD +3
30 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.