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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 12 | Mainz 05 | 34 | 12 | 52 |
| 13 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 5 | 51 |
| 14 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 5 | 51 |
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