League-position context
Borussia Mönchengladbach rank5th
1899 Hoffenheim rank9th
Borussia Mönchengladbach points55
1899 Hoffenheim points51
Borussia Mönchengladbach: #5 · 55 pts · GD +13
21 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #9 · 51 pts · GD +18
25 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.