League-position context
Saint Etienne rank11th
Lille rank1st
Saint Etienne points46
Lille points83
Saint Etienne: #11 · 46 pts · GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lille: #1 · 83 pts · GD +41
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
37-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.