League-position context
Waldhof Mannheim rank8th
SV Meppen rank17th
Waldhof Mannheim points52
SV Meppen points41
Waldhof Mannheim: #8 · 52 pts · GD -5
19 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Meppen: #17 · 41 pts · GD -24
30 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.