League-position context
Rot-Weiß Essen rank16th
SV Elversberg rank1st
Rot-Weiß Essen points40
SV Elversberg points74
Rot-Weiß Essen: #16 · 40 pts · GD -15
33 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Elversberg: #1 · 74 pts · GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.