League-position context
Saint Etienne rank4th
Rennes rank10th
Saint Etienne points66
Rennes points52
Saint Etienne: #4 · 66 pts · GD +18
9 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rennes: #10 · 52 pts · GD +3
23 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.