After a two-leg series, both teams were tied 4–4 on aggregate, so a deciding third match had to be scheduled.
Mannheim won this match in a penalty shootout and retained their Bundesliga status.
Defenders: Gunnar Sauer (33 / 2); Ulrich Borowka (31 / 1); Rune Bratseth (31); Jonny Otten (30); Thomas Schaaf (29 / 1); Michael Kutzop (17 / 1); Matthias Ruländer (2).
Midfielders: Miroslav Votava (captain; 32 / 2); Günter Hermann (30); Norbert Meier (26 / 7); Thomas Wolter (16); Dieter Eilts (2); Benno Möhlmann (1).
(league appearances and goals listed in brackets) Manager: Otto Rehhagel.