League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
Hannover 96 rank6th
1. FC Magdeburg points38
Hannover 96 points52
1. FC Magdeburg: #14 · 38 pts · GD -8
30 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #6 · 52 pts · GD +15
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.