League-position context
FC Basel 1893 rank2nd
FC ST. Gallen rank7th
FC Basel 1893 points53
FC ST. Gallen points44
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 ST. Gallen: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -3
9 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.