League-position context
Hansa Rostock rank17th
Karlsruher SC rank5th
Hansa Rostock points31
Karlsruher SC points55
Hansa Rostock: #17 · 31 pts · GD -27
37 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
Karlsruher SC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +20
13 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.