League-position context
SC Freiburg rank13th
1899 Hoffenheim rank9th
SC Freiburg points36
1899 Hoffenheim points51
SC Freiburg: #13 · 36 pts · GD -15
40 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #9 · 51 pts · GD +18
25 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.