League-position context
FC Basel 1893 rank2nd
FC Sion rank9th
FC Basel 1893 points53
FC Sion points38
FC Basel 1893: #2 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +7
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Sion: #9 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -10
15 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.