League-position context
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
FSV Mainz 05 rank17th
1899 Hoffenheim points44
FSV Mainz 05 points11
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 44 pts · GD -3
12 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FSV Mainz 05: #17 · 11 pts · GD -10
45 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
33-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.