League-position context
VfB Stuttgart rank1st
Hannover 96 rank2nd
VfB Stuttgart points69
Hannover 96 points67
VfB Stuttgart: #1 Β· 69 pts Β· GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #2 Β· 67 pts Β· GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.