League-position context
FSV Mainz 05 rank6th
Hannover 96 rank18th
FSV Mainz 05 points50
Hannover 96 points25
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.
Hannover 96: #18 · 25 pts · GD -31
53 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.