League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank2nd
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank10th
FC ST. Gallen points68
Neuchatel Xamax FC points27
FC ST. Gallen: #2 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 30 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #10 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -35
41 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.