League-position context
Sochaux rank9th
Saint Etienne rank6th
Sochaux points52
Saint Etienne points56
Sochaux: #9 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +13
20 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 9 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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.