League-position context
FC Zurich rank8th
FC Basel 1893 rank1st
FC Zurich points47
FC Basel 1893 points61
FC Zurich: #8 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -4
8 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Basel 1893: #1 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +40
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.