League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
Hamburger SV rank4th
Holstein Kiel points62
Hamburger SV points58
Holstein Kiel: #3 · 62 pts · GD +22
2 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hamburger SV: #4 · 58 pts · GD +27
6 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.