League-position context
Chateauroux rank15th
Valenciennes rank10th
Chateauroux points31
Valenciennes points38
Chateauroux: #15 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -14
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
Valenciennes: #10 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -6
17 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.