League-position context
Lyon rank4th
Saint Etienne rank11th
Lyon points76
Saint Etienne points46
Lyon: #4 · 76 pts · GD +38
6 pts off the top 2. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Saint Etienne: #11 · 46 pts · GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.