League-position context
Werder Bremen rank8th
1899 Hoffenheim rank9th
Werder Bremen points53
1899 Hoffenheim points51
Werder Bremen: #8 · 53 pts · GD +9
23 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 21 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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.