League-position context
Saint Etienne rank7th
Montpellier rank10th
Saint Etienne points55
Montpellier points51
Saint Etienne: #7 · 55 pts · GD -3
25 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Montpellier: #10 · 51 pts · GD +3
29 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.