League-position context
Sochaux rank7th
Valenciennes rank11th
Sochaux points51
Valenciennes points47
Sochaux: #7 Β· 51 pts Β· GD +8
21 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Valenciennes: #11 Β· 47 pts Β· GD -9
25 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.