League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank5th
Waldhof Mannheim rank10th
Hansa Rostock points67
Waldhof Mannheim points52
Hansa Rostock: #5 · 67 pts · GD +25
5 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waldhof Mannheim: #10 · 52 pts · GD -13
20 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.