League-position context
Slovan Liberec rank3rd
1899 Hoffenheim rank1st
Slovan Liberec points7
1899 Hoffenheim points16
Slovan Liberec: #3 · 7 pts · GD -9
4 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. Currently in the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #1 · 16 pts · GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. Currently in the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.