League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
Borussia Dortmund rank3rd
1899 Hoffenheim points62
Borussia Dortmund points64
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 62 pts · GD +27
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Borussia Dortmund: #3 · 64 pts · GD +32
3 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.