League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank2nd
SV Meppen rank17th
Hansa Rostock points71
SV Meppen points41
Hansa Rostock: #2 · 71 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Meppen: #17 · 41 pts · GD -24
30 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.