League-position context
Montpellier rank6th
Rennes rank10th
Montpellier points59
Rennes points52
Montpellier: #6 · 59 pts · GD +11
16 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rennes: #10 · 52 pts · GD +3
23 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.