League-position context
Hannover 96 rank2nd
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
Hannover 96 points67
VfB Stuttgart points69
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.
VfB Stuttgart: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.