League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank8th
Hannover 96 rank10th
Holstein Kiel points46
Hannover 96 points44
Holstein Kiel: #8 · 46 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #10 · 44 pts · GD -5
23 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.