League-position context
Neuchatel Xamax FC rank10th
FC Sion rank8th
Neuchatel Xamax FC points27
FC Sion points39
Neuchatel Xamax FC: #10 · 27 pts · GD -35
41 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts from safety.
FC Sion: #8 · 39 pts · GD -15
29 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.