League-position context
Hannover 96 rank6th
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Hannover 96 points52
1. FC Nürnberg points40
Hannover 96: #6 · 52 pts · GD +15
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 40 pts · GD -21
28 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.