League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank3rd
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank9th
1899 Hoffenheim points55
Borussia Mönchengladbach points47
1899 Hoffenheim: #3 · 55 pts · GD +18
8 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #9 · 47 pts · GD -5
16 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.