League-position context
SV Darmstadt 98 rank18th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
SV Darmstadt 98 points25
1899 Hoffenheim points62
SV Darmstadt 98: #18 · 25 pts · GD -35
42 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 62 pts · GD +27
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.