League-position context
Shakhtar Donetsk rank24th
1899 Hoffenheim rank28th
Shakhtar Donetsk points6
1899 Hoffenheim points3
Shakhtar Donetsk: #24 ยท 6 pts ยท GD -8
8 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #28 ยท 3 pts ยท GD -3
11 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.