League-position context
Montpellier rank12th
Rennes rank8th
Montpellier points49
Rennes points52
Montpellier: #12 · 49 pts · GD +2
16 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rennes: #8 · 52 pts · GD -2
13 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.