League-position context
FC Schalke 04 rank1st
Hannover 96 rank11th
FC Schalke 04 points65
Hannover 96 points42
FC Schalke 04: #1 · 65 pts · GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #11 · 42 pts · GD -14
21 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.