League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank11th
Hannover 96 rank13th
1. FC Nürnberg points44
Hannover 96 points42
1. FC Nürnberg: #11 · 44 pts · GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hannover 96: #13 · 42 pts · GD +2
22 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.