League-position context
FSV Mainz 05 rank15th
1899 Hoffenheim rank4th
FSV Mainz 05 points37
1899 Hoffenheim points62
FSV Mainz 05: #15 · 37 pts · GD -11
30 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
1899 Hoffenheim: #4 · 62 pts · GD +27
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.