League-position context
Saint Etienne rank11th
Lorient rank16th
Saint Etienne points46
Lorient points42
Saint Etienne: #11 · 46 pts · GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lorient: #16 · 42 pts · GD -18
40 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.