League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank3rd
Hannover 96 rank13th
1899 Hoffenheim points55
Hannover 96 points39
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.
Hannover 96: #13 · 39 pts · GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.