League-position context
Waldhof Mannheim rank8th
SV Meppen rank6th
Waldhof Mannheim points51
SV Meppen points53
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.
SV Meppen: #6 · 53 pts · GD +12
4 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.