League-position context
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank4th
FC Aarau rank6th
Neuchatel Xamax FC points49
FC Aarau points43
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #4 · 49 pts · GD +10
27 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Aarau: #6 · 43 pts · GD -8
33 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.