League-position context
Hannover 96 rank9th
SV Darmstadt 98 rank12th
Hannover 96 points51
SV Darmstadt 98 points42
Hannover 96: #9 · 51 pts · GD +5
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Darmstadt 98: #12 · 42 pts · GD +1
17 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.