League-position context
Hertha BSC rank11th
Hamburger SV rank2nd
Hertha BSC points44
Hamburger SV points59
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.
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.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.