League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank3rd
Hansa Rostock rank6th
Karlsruher SC points69
Hansa Rostock points60
Karlsruher SC: #3 · 69 pts · GD +20
14 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hansa Rostock: #6 · 60 pts · GD +14
23 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.