League-position context
Hannover 96 rank17th
1. FC Nürnberg rank18th
Hannover 96 points21
1. FC Nürnberg points19
Hannover 96: #17 · 21 pts · GD -40
55 pts off the top 2. 32 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
1. FC Nürnberg: #18 · 19 pts · GD -42
57 pts off the top 2. 34 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts from safety.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.