League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank8th
Hannover 96 rank11th
1. FC Nürnberg points51
Hannover 96 points42
1. FC Nürnberg: #8 · 51 pts · GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #11 · 42 pts · GD -14
21 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.