League-position context
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Hannover 96 rank17th
Borussia Dortmund points76
Hannover 96 points21
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 76 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 44 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.
55-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.