League-position context
Hannover 96 rank13th
FSV Mainz 05 rank14th
Hannover 96 points39
FSV Mainz 05 points36
Hannover 96: #13 · 39 pts · GD -10
24 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FSV Mainz 05: #14 · 36 pts · GD -14
27 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.