League-position context
Metz rank2nd
Saint Etienne rank6th
Metz points72
Saint Etienne points56
Metz: #2 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Saint Etienne: #6 ยท 56 pts ยท GD +6
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.