After a 3-0 defeat to Servette, Sion drew 2-2 with St. Gallen, maintaining a six-point lead over the relegation zone. They have gone seven matches without a win but showed improved form in their recent game. At Stade de Tourbillon, they are undefeated with a 2-4-0 record, including four consecutive draws. The only absences are goalkeeper Fayulu (11/0) and Bua (6/1).
Following a city derby win against Grasshoppers, Zürich were beaten 1-3 at home by Servette, ending their three-match unbeaten run and dropping them from the top of the standings. Today, they are seriously depleted. Coach Moniz can't count on Gómez (11/1 suspended), Conde (11/0 suspended), top scorer Perea (10/6 suspended), Marchesano (10/4 second scorer), Ballet (4/0), Gouré (3/0), Di Giusto (1/0) and Tsawa (1/0).
Zürich is looking for a reaction after the defeat that dropped them from the top, but lately, they have been conceding easy goals, and Sion can take advantage of their problems.