League-position context
Holstein Kiel rank2nd
Hansa Rostock rank17th
Holstein Kiel points68
Hansa Rostock points31
Holstein Kiel: #2 · 68 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 30 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.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.