League-position context
Hannover 96 rank13th
Erzgebirge Aue rank12th
Hannover 96 points42
Erzgebirge Aue points44
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.
Erzgebirge Aue: #12 · 44 pts · GD -9
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.