League-position context
Union Berlin rank4th
Hannover 96 rank2nd
Union Berlin points60
Hannover 96 points67
Union Berlin: #4 · 60 pts · GD +12
7 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.