League-position context
Lyon Duchere rank8th
Laval rank10th
Lyon Duchere points40
Laval points35
Lyon Duchere: #8 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +5
7 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Laval: #10 ยท 35 pts ยท GD +2
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.