League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank4th
Waldhof Mannheim rank8th
Hansa Rostock points56
Waldhof Mannheim points51
Hansa Rostock: #4 Β· 56 pts Β· GD +14
1 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waldhof Mannheim: #8 Β· 51 pts Β· GD +5
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.