League-position context
Grenoble rank12th
Saint Etienne rank2nd
Grenoble points39
Saint Etienne points60
Grenoble: #12 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -6
21 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 3 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.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.