League-position context
Karlsruher SC rank2nd
SV Meppen rank13th
Karlsruher SC points71
SV Meppen points47
Karlsruher SC: #2 · 71 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Meppen: #13 · 47 pts · GD -5
24 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.