League-position context
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank9th
FC Aarau rank5th
Neuchatel Xamax FC points36
FC Aarau points58
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #9 · 36 pts · GD -22
28 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
FC Aarau: #5 · 58 pts · GD +7
6 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.