Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Prediction – Ligue 1
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Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this clash between Saint-Étienne vs Lyon.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Saint-Étienne vs Lyon
The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Lyon in Ligue 1 is over 3.0 Asian goals. A competitive match is anticipated, with both teams historically playing in an open manner that reflects a lack of defensive concerns. Consequently, a dynamic match is expected, where both sides should create ample scoring opportunities.
The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Lyon
Over 3.0 Asian goals
Match preview: Saint-Étienne vs Lyon
Saint-Étienne and Lyon meet at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in this 30th round clash of Ligue 1. In their last meeting in this competition, on 10 November 2024, Olympique Lyonnais came out on top with a 1-0 victory at home. Recent direct confrontations favour the visitors, who have secured 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 outings. Attention should be paid to the home and away performance, as Saint-Étienne has shown varying results depending on where they play.
Team analysis: Saint-Étienne
Following 5 wins, 6 draws, and 17 losses, the home side finds themselves in 17th place, having accumulated 24 points. In their latest fixture, they drew 3-3 against Brest, while they previously lost 1-0 away to Lens. This team tends to perform better at home, with a record of 3 draws and 12 losses in the last 30 matches played as visitors, scoring 10 goals and conceding 42. In contrast, they’ve achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses at home, registering 19 goals for and 30 against. Over the course of the championship, Saint-Étienne has claimed 12 points from a possible 30, with a record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 home games. The most common scoreline at half-time in their matches at home has been 0-1, observed in 5 of their 14 games. Defensively, the team has struggled, conceding in every one of their last 10 matches, while the attack has maintained a consistent scoring record, hitting the target in 8 of their last 10 league matches. Moreover, they have turned around the score only once in the past 20 encounters when conceding the first goal.
Saint-Étienne heads into this match following a thrilling 3-3 draw against Stade Brestois, with goals from Lucas Stassin and Irvin Cardona (2) contributing to their tally. The home side typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, with Zuriko Davitashvili, Lucas Stassin, and Irvin Cardona serving as pivotal figures in their attacking setup. They often favour the left flank, where Leo Petrot excels with overlapping runs. Coach Eirik Horneland will be without Gautier Larsonneur, who is suspended, and Augustine Boakye due to injury concerns.
Team analysis: Lyon
With a record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, the visiting team sits in 4th place with 51 points. Their most recent match ended in a 3-1 victory over Auxerre, and the fixture before that was a 2-1 home win against LOSC Lille. Consistently strong away from home, Lyon has recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 away fixtures and 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses at home. Their last outing in the UEFA Europa League ended in a heart-breaking 5-4 defeat to Manchester United after extra time. In the last 10 league matches, they have 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, earning 14 points from a possible 30. Defensive solidity has been a concern, as they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 games, albeit they have managed to score in all of their last 10 matches in this competition. Away games tend to feature goals, with 14 of their last 15 fixtures in this league seeing over 1.5 goals. In 29 Ligue 1 matches, they have conceded the opening goal 11 times but have only managed to come back to win 4 times.
Olympique Lyon enters this encounter following a heartbreaking defeat after extra time against Manchester United in the Europa League. They also secured a 3-1 away victory against Auxerre in their previous league match. The visiting side may set up in a more defensive 4-3-3 formation, aiming to avoid conceding any goals from tactical errors. In this tactic, Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki will lead the attacking line. Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah will miss out due to injury issues.
The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Lyon
Over 3.0 Asian goals