League-position context
Saint Etienne rank8th
Metz rank14th
Saint Etienne points50
Metz points43
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.
Metz: #14 · 43 pts · GD -33
44 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.