League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank5th
Energie Cottbus rank2nd
Hansa Rostock points67
Energie Cottbus points72
Hansa Rostock: #5 · 67 pts · GD +25
5 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Energie Cottbus: #2 · 72 pts · GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.