League-position context
Rot-Weiß Essen rank2nd
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach rank12th
Rot-Weiß Essen points13
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach points8
Rot-Weiß Essen: #2 · 13 pts · GD +4
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach: #12 · 8 pts · GD -2
5 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.