League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank6th
FC Winterthur rank9th
FC ST. Gallen points45
FC Winterthur points32
FC ST. Gallen: #6 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +14
13 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Winterthur: #9 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -34
26 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.