League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Hannover 96 rank14th
1. FC Nürnberg points30
Hannover 96 points21
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 30 pts · GD -15
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 11 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.