League-position context
FC Sion rank1st
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank4th
FC Sion points79
Neuchatel Xamax FC points49
FC Sion: #1 ยท 79 pts ยท GD +49
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #4 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +10
27 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.