League-position context
1. FC Magdeburg rank14th
Hansa Rostock rank17th
1. FC Magdeburg points38
Hansa Rostock points31
1. FC Magdeburg: #14 · 38 pts · GD -8
30 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hansa Rostock: #17 · 31 pts · GD -27
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.