League-position context
Saint Etienne rank6th
Rodez rank17th
Saint Etienne points56
Rodez points43
Saint Etienne: #6 Β· 56 pts Β· GD +6
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rodez: #17 Β· 43 pts Β· GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.