League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank2nd
Waldhof Mannheim rank8th
Hansa Rostock points71
Waldhof Mannheim points52
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.
Waldhof Mannheim: #8 · 52 pts · GD -5
19 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.