League-position context
Hoffenheim II rank16th
Energie Cottbus rank2nd
Hoffenheim II points43
Energie Cottbus points72
Hoffenheim II: #16 · 43 pts · GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Energie Cottbus: #2 · 72 pts · GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.