League-position context
Saint Etienne rank8th
Montpellier rank15th
Saint Etienne points50
Montpellier points39
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.
Montpellier: #15 · 39 pts · GD -18
48 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.