League-position context
Hannover 96 rank6th
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
Hannover 96 points52
Holstein Kiel points68
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.
Holstein Kiel: #2 · 68 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.