League-position context
MSV Duisburg rank2nd
Waldhof Mannheim rank8th
MSV Duisburg points57
Waldhof Mannheim points51
MSV Duisburg: #2 · 57 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waldhof Mannheim: #8 · 51 pts · GD +5
6 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.