League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank6th
Fortuna Köln rank8th
Hansa Rostock points60
Fortuna Köln points54
Hansa Rostock: #6 · 60 pts · GD +14
23 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Köln: #8 · 54 pts · GD +5
29 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.