League-position context
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank8th
FC Aarau rank2nd
Neuchatel Xamax FC points41
FC Aarau points61
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #8 · 41 pts · GD -8
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts from safety.
FC Aarau: #2 · 61 pts · GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.