League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank11th
Hansa Rostock rank13th
1. FC Magdeburg points43
Hansa Rostock points41
1. FC Magdeburg: #11 · 43 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hansa Rostock: #13 · 41 pts · GD -16
26 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.