League-position context
Hallescher FC rank15th
MSV Duisburg rank12th
Hallescher FC points41
MSV Duisburg points46
Hallescher FC: #15 · 41 pts · GD -11
32 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
MSV Duisburg: #12 · 46 pts · GD -4
27 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.