League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank9th
1899 Hoffenheim points62
Borussia Mönchengladbach points45
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 Mönchengladbach: #9 · 45 pts · GD -4
22 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.