League-position context
Saint Etienne rank11th
Metz rank10th
Saint Etienne points46
Metz points47
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.
Metz: #10 · 47 pts · GD -4
35 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.