League-position context
Hannover 96 II rank18th
Energie Cottbus rank4th
Hannover 96 II points37
Energie Cottbus points62
Hannover 96 II: #18 · 37 pts · GD -19
33 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
Energie Cottbus: #4 · 62 pts · GD +10
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.