League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank9th
Hannover 96 rank17th
1899 Hoffenheim points51
Hannover 96 points21
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.
Hannover 96: #17 · 21 pts · GD -40
55 pts off the top 2. 32 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.