League-position context
Saint Etienne rank6th
Lille rank5th
Saint Etienne points58
Lille points60
Saint Etienne: #6 · 58 pts · GD +5
7 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lille: #5 · 60 pts · GD +12
5 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.