League-position context
Hannover 96 rank9th
1. FC Köln rank1st
Hannover 96 points51
1. FC Köln points61
Hannover 96: #9 · 51 pts · GD +5
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #1 · 61 pts · GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.