League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank3rd
Hannover 96 rank13th
Holstein Kiel points62
Hannover 96 points42
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.
Hannover 96: #13 · 42 pts · GD +2
22 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.