League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank5th
FC Luzern rank9th
FC ST. Gallen points50
FC Luzern points40
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.
FC Luzern: #9 ยท 40 pts ยท GD -12
22 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.