League-position context
Valenciennes rank11th
Rodez rank15th
Valenciennes points47
Rodez points43
Valenciennes: #11 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -9
25 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rodez: #15 ยท 43 pts ยท GD -6
29 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.