League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank5th
Hannover 96 rank9th
1. FC Magdeburg points53
Hannover 96 points51
1. FC Magdeburg: #5 · 53 pts · GD +12
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #9 · 51 pts · GD +5
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.