League-position context
Villefranche rank12th
Sochaux rank2nd
Villefranche points37
Sochaux points55
Villefranche: #12 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -11
18 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sochaux: #2 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.