League-position context
FSV Mainz 05 rank6th
1899 Hoffenheim rank15th
FSV Mainz 05 points50
1899 Hoffenheim points37
FSV Mainz 05: #6 · 50 pts · GD +4
28 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1899 Hoffenheim: #15 · 37 pts · GD -15
41 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.