League-position context
1. FC Heidenheim rank6th
Hannover 96 rank2nd
1. FC Heidenheim points46
Hannover 96 points67
1. FC Heidenheim: #6 · 46 pts · GD +4
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #2 · 67 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.