League-position context
Hannover 96 II rank18th
Hansa Rostock rank5th
Hannover 96 II points37
Hansa Rostock points60
Hannover 96 II: #18 Β· 37 pts Β· GD -19
33 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
Hansa Rostock: #5 Β· 60 pts Β· GD +8
10 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.