League-position context
Hamburger SV rank2nd
SV Darmstadt 98 rank12th
Hamburger SV points59
SV Darmstadt 98 points42
Hamburger SV: #2 · 59 pts · GD +34
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Darmstadt 98: #12 · 42 pts · GD +1
17 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.