League-position context
Hannover 96 rank13th
FC St. Pauli rank10th
Hannover 96 points42
FC St. Pauli points47
Hannover 96: #13 · 42 pts · GD +2
22 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC St. Pauli: #10 · 47 pts · GD -5
17 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.