League-position context
Hannover 96 rank2nd
SV Sandhausen rank10th
Hannover 96 points67
SV Sandhausen points42
Hannover 96: #2 · 67 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Sandhausen: #10 · 42 pts · GD +5
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.