League-position context
Hannover 96 rank18th
1. FC Köln rank9th
Hannover 96 points25
1. FC Köln points43
Hannover 96: #18 · 25 pts · GD -31
53 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
1. FC Köln: #9 · 43 pts · GD -4
35 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.