League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank3rd
SC Freiburg rank15th
1899 Hoffenheim points55
SC Freiburg points36
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.
SC Freiburg: #15 · 36 pts · GD -24
27 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.