League-position context
Montpellier rank6th
Saint Etienne rank4th
Montpellier points59
Saint Etienne points66
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.
Saint Etienne: #4 · 66 pts · GD +18
9 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.