League-position context
1. FC Köln rank18th
Hannover 96 rank13th
1. FC Köln points22
Hannover 96 points39
1. FC Köln: #18 · 22 pts · GD -35
41 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
Hannover 96: #13 · 39 pts · GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.