League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
Hannover 96 rank10th
1. FC Magdeburg points43
Hannover 96 points44
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 43 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #10 · 44 pts · GD -5
23 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.