League-position context
Rennes rank9th
Montpellier rank15th
Rennes points50
Montpellier points39
Rennes: #9 · 50 pts · GD -6
37 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Montpellier: #15 · 39 pts · GD -18
48 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.