League-position context
Montpellier rank12th
Saint Etienne rank6th
Montpellier points49
Saint Etienne points58
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.
Saint Etienne: #6 · 58 pts · GD +5
7 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.