League-position context
1. FC Nürnberg rank12th
Hansa Rostock rank17th
1. FC Nürnberg points40
Hansa Rostock points31
1. FC Nürnberg: #12 · 40 pts · GD -21
28 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.