League-position context
FC Augsburg rank9th
1899 Hoffenheim rank5th
FC Augsburg points43
1899 Hoffenheim points61
FC Augsburg: #9 · 43 pts · GD -16
30 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #5 · 61 pts · GD +13
12 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.