League-position context
VfR Aalen rank12th
SV Meppen rank7th
VfR Aalen points50
SV Meppen points58
VfR Aalen: #12 · 50 pts · GD -9
33 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Meppen: #7 · 58 pts · GD +3
25 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.