League-position context
Saint Etienne rank14th
Montpellier rank19th
Saint Etienne points27
Montpellier points8
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.
Montpellier: #19 · 8 pts · GD -13
39 pts off the top 2. 27 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.