League-position context
Saint Etienne rank11th
Nimes rank19th
Saint Etienne points46
Nimes points35
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.
Nimes: #19 · 35 pts · GD -31
47 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.