League-position context
Hallescher FC rank13th
Energie Cottbus rank19th
Hallescher FC points48
Energie Cottbus points41
Hallescher FC: #13 · 48 pts · GD +0
22 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Energie Cottbus: #19 · 41 pts · GD -20
29 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.