League-position context
FSV Mainz 05 rank12th
1899 Hoffenheim rank9th
FSV Mainz 05 points43
1899 Hoffenheim points51
FSV Mainz 05: #12 · 43 pts · GD -11
33 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #9 · 51 pts · GD +18
25 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.