League-position context
Fortuna Düsseldorf rank11th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
Fortuna Düsseldorf points26
1899 Hoffenheim points44
Fortuna Düsseldorf: #11 · 26 pts · GD -24
30 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 44 pts · GD -3
12 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.