League-position context
Waldhof Mannheim rank10th
Energie Cottbus rank2nd
Waldhof Mannheim points52
Energie Cottbus points72
Waldhof Mannheim: #10 · 52 pts · GD -13
20 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Energie Cottbus: #2 · 72 pts · GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.