League-position context
FC Basel 1893 rank3rd
FC ST. Gallen rank2nd
FC Basel 1893 points62
FC ST. Gallen points68
FC Basel 1893: #3 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +36
6 pts off the top 2. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC ST. Gallen: #2 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 30 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.