League-position context
Rennes rank3rd
Montpellier rank19th
Rennes points44
Montpellier points8
Rennes: #3 · 44 pts · GD +14
3 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Montpellier: #19 · 8 pts · GD -13
39 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
36-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.