League-position context
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank6th
Rapperswil rank7th
Neuchatel Xamax FC points12
Rapperswil points10
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #6 · 12 pts · GD -5
6 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rapperswil: #7 · 10 pts · GD -1
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts from safety.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.