League-position context
Villefranche rank12th
Valenciennes rank10th
Villefranche points37
Valenciennes points38
Villefranche: #12 · 37 pts · GD -11
18 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Valenciennes: #10 · 38 pts · GD -6
17 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.