League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank6th
FC Basel 1893 rank2nd
FC ST. Gallen points46
FC Basel 1893 points71
FC ST. Gallen: #6 ยท 46 pts ยท GD -9
25 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.