League-position context
VfB Stuttgart rank7th
1899 Hoffenheim rank3rd
VfB Stuttgart points51
1899 Hoffenheim points55
VfB Stuttgart: #7 · 51 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #3 · 55 pts · GD +18
8 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.