League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank9th
1. FC Nürnberg rank18th
1899 Hoffenheim points51
1. FC Nürnberg points19
1899 Hoffenheim: #9 · 51 pts · GD +18
25 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #18 · 19 pts · GD -42
57 pts off the top 2. 34 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.