League-position context
Hannover 96 rank13th
FC Schalke 04 rank2nd
Hannover 96 points39
FC Schalke 04 points63
Hannover 96: #13 · 39 pts · GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #2 · 63 pts · GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.