League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Hannover 96 rank2nd
1. FC Nürnberg points42
Hannover 96 points67
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 42 pts · GD -6
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #2 · 67 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.