League-position context
Hannover 96 II rank18th
Waldhof Mannheim rank16th
Hannover 96 II points37
Waldhof Mannheim points46
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.
Waldhof Mannheim: #16 · 46 pts · GD -2
24 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.