League-position context
Hannover 96 rank18th
Borussia Dortmund rank2nd
Hannover 96 points25
Borussia Dortmund points78
Hannover 96: #18 · 25 pts · GD -31
53 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
Borussia Dortmund: #2 · 78 pts · GD +48
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
53-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.