League-position context
FC Basel 1893 rank2nd
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank9th
FC Basel 1893 points71
Neuchatel Xamax FC points37
FC Basel 1893: #2 ยท 71 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 34 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -21
34 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.