League-position context
Lille rank2nd
Saint Etienne rank4th
Lille points75
Saint Etienne points66
Lille: #2 · 75 pts · GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Saint Etienne: #4 · 66 pts · GD +18
9 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.