League-position context
FC Basel 1893 rank2nd
FC ST. Gallen rank5th
FC Basel 1893 points62
FC ST. Gallen points50
FC Basel 1893: #2 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC ST. Gallen: #5 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +5
12 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.