League-position context
Saint Etienne rank8th
Lorient rank18th
Saint Etienne points50
Lorient points36
Saint Etienne: #8 · 50 pts · GD -1
37 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lorient: #18 · 36 pts · GD -26
51 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.