League-position context
Hannover 96 rank10th
1. FC Heidenheim rank1st
Hannover 96 points44
1. FC Heidenheim points67
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. FC Heidenheim: #1 · 67 pts · GD +31
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.