League-position context
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank9th
FC Winterthur rank6th
Neuchatel Xamax FC points36
FC Winterthur points43
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #9 Β· 36 pts Β· GD -22
28 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
FC Winterthur: #6 Β· 43 pts Β· GD -2
21 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.