League-position context
Hertha BSC rank6th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
Hertha BSC points37
1899 Hoffenheim points44
Hertha BSC: #6 · 37 pts · GD -8
19 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 20 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.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.