League-position context
Waldhof Mannheim rank8th
1. FC Magdeburg rank13th
Waldhof Mannheim points51
1. FC Magdeburg points39
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.
1. FC Magdeburg: #13 · 39 pts · GD +5
18 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.