League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank6th
Fortuna Köln rank19th
Hansa Rostock points55
Fortuna Köln points39
Hansa Rostock: #6 · 55 pts · GD +1
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fortuna Köln: #19 · 39 pts · GD -26
32 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.