League-position context
Montpellier rank10th
Rennes rank5th
Montpellier points51
Rennes points58
Montpellier: #10 · 51 pts · GD +3
29 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rennes: #5 · 58 pts · GD +6
22 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.