League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
FC Augsburg rank9th
1899 Hoffenheim points44
FC Augsburg points29
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 44 pts · GD -3
12 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Augsburg: #9 · 29 pts · GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.