League-position context
Hannover 96 rank10th
1. FC Nürnberg rank14th
Hannover 96 points44
1. FC Nürnberg points39
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 Nürnberg: #14 · 39 pts · GD -17
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.