League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank7th
FC Basel 1893 rank1st
FC ST. Gallen points41
FC Basel 1893 points86
FC ST. Gallen: #7 ยท 41 pts ยท GD -14
28 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts from safety.
FC Basel 1893: #1 ยท 86 pts ยท GD +57
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 51 pts above the play-off edge. 45 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.