League-position context
Hoffenheim II rank16th
Erzgebirge Aue rank18th
Hoffenheim II points43
Erzgebirge Aue points34
Hoffenheim II: #16 · 43 pts · GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Erzgebirge Aue: #18 · 34 pts · GD -19
38 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.