League-position context
FSV Mainz 05 rank12th
Hannover 96 rank17th
FSV Mainz 05 points43
Hannover 96 points21
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.
Hannover 96: #17 · 21 pts · GD -40
55 pts off the top 2. 32 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.