League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank8th
Hansa Rostock rank13th
Holstein Kiel points46
Hansa Rostock points41
Holstein Kiel: #8 · 46 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hansa Rostock: #13 · 41 pts · GD -16
26 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.