League-position context
Hannover 96 rank9th
Hertha BSC rank11th
Hannover 96 points51
Hertha BSC points44
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.
Hertha BSC: #11 · 44 pts · GD -2
15 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.