League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
SC Freiburg rank7th
1899 Hoffenheim points62
SC Freiburg points48
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 62 pts · GD +27
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SC Freiburg: #7 · 48 pts · GD -18
19 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.