League-position context
Dunkerque rank10th
Saint Etienne rank2nd
Dunkerque points43
Saint Etienne points60
Dunkerque: #10 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +8
17 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Saint Etienne: #2 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.