League-position context
Hannover 96 rank9th
Hamburger SV rank2nd
Hannover 96 points51
Hamburger SV points59
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.
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.