League-position context
FC Winterthur rank12th
FC Basel 1893 rank1st
FC Winterthur points30
FC Basel 1893 points61
FC Winterthur: #12 · 30 pts · GD -29
25 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts from safety.
FC Basel 1893: #1 · 61 pts · GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.