League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank4th
FC Viktoria Köln rank10th
Hansa Rostock points56
FC Viktoria Köln points44
Hansa Rostock: #4 · 56 pts · GD +14
1 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Viktoria Köln: #10 · 44 pts · GD -8
13 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.