League-position context
Hannover 96 rank6th
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
Hannover 96 points52
FC Schalke 04 points43
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.
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD -7
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.