League-position context
Nimes rank9th
Saint Etienne rank4th
Nimes points53
Saint Etienne points66
Nimes: #9 · 53 pts · GD -1
22 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 17 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.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.