League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank4th
Hansa Rostock rank15th
1. FC Magdeburg points61
Hansa Rostock points46
1. FC Magdeburg: #4 Β· 61 pts Β· GD +17
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hansa Rostock: #15 Β· 46 pts Β· GD -2
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.