League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank4th
FC Zurich rank2nd
FC ST. Gallen points7
FC Zurich points12
FC ST. Gallen: #4 ยท 7 pts ยท GD +0
5 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 5 pts from safety.
FC Zurich: #2 ยท 12 pts ยท GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.