League-position context
Hannover 96 rank9th
1. FC Nürnberg rank10th
Hannover 96 points51
1. FC Nürnberg points48
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 Nürnberg: #10 · 48 pts · GD +3
11 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.