League-position context
Saint Etienne rank14th
Nimes rank20th
Saint Etienne points27
Nimes points5
Saint Etienne: #14 · 27 pts · GD -13
20 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nimes: #20 · 5 pts · GD -16
42 pts off the top 2. 30 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.