League-position context
Hertha BSC rank6th
FSV Mainz 05 rank15th
Hertha BSC points49
FSV Mainz 05 points37
Hertha BSC: #6 · 49 pts · GD -4
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FSV Mainz 05: #15 · 37 pts · GD -11
30 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.