League-position context
Hamburger SV rank4th
VfL Bochum rank1st
Hamburger SV points58
VfL Bochum points67
Hamburger SV: #4 · 58 pts · GD +27
6 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
VfL Bochum: #1 · 67 pts · GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.