League-position context
Hannover 96 rank2nd
VfL Bochum rank9th
Hannover 96 points67
VfL Bochum points44
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.
VfL Bochum: #9 · 44 pts · GD -5
23 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.