League-position context
Saint Etienne rank6th
Valenciennes rank15th
Saint Etienne points56
Valenciennes points45
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.
Valenciennes: #15 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.