League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
SC Freiburg rank16th
1899 Hoffenheim points44
SC Freiburg points12
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.
SC Freiburg: #16 · 12 pts · GD -5
44 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
32-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.