League-position context
Rodez rank4th
Saint Etienne rank3rd
Rodez points60
Saint Etienne points65
Rodez: #4 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +11
8 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Saint Etienne: #3 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +17
3 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.