Saint-Étienne vs Rodez Prediction – Ligue 2
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Here you find the best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Rodez in Ligue 2, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to deliver the best prediction for this encounter between Saint-Étienne and Rodez.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Saint-Étienne and Rodez
The best prediction for the match between Saint-Étienne and Rodez in Ligue 2 is a victory for Saint-Étienne. Given their strong performance at home in Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, where they have shown better collective consistency, Saint-Étienne will look to control the match and secure all three points. This factor, along with Rodez’s struggle on away grounds, suggests a positive outcome for the home side.
The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Rodez
Saint-Étienne to win
Match preview: Saint-Étienne vs Rodez
Saint-Étienne and Rodez face off at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in a fixture of the second round of Ligue 2. Previous encounters at this venue indicate a competitive balance between the two teams, with two draws and one win each in their last four meetings. However, in their latest clash at this stadium on 24 May 2024, Saint-Étienne emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, courtesy of goals from Nathanaël Mbuku and Irvin Cardona. Care should be taken regarding home versus away performance, as both teams possess markedly different results in this aspect.
Team analysis: Saint-Étienne
The home side enters this second round following a thrilling 3-3 draw in their league opener against Laval. Saint-Étienne has struggled when playing away, recording only one win against four draws and ten losses in their last thirty away games, where they conceded 42 goals. In contrast, their home record shows four wins, three draws and eight losses, scoring 20 goals and conceding 34. In their last ten home matches across all competitions, they’ve managed two wins, three draws and five losses. The defence has been leaky, allowing goals in nine of those ten games, however, they have consistently found the net, scoring in nine matches. A goal-laden trend is evident in their home fixtures, with 16 of the last 18 matches featuring over 1.5 goals. Furthermore, they have failed to turn around deficits in the ten games where they conceded first.
Out of home, in their opening match, Saint-Étienne demonstrated they won’t hand out points easily in Ligue 2. The team is showing the intent to compete near the top of the table this season, and with home crowd support, they will aim to assert themselves from the outset. With enhanced defensive stability and their usual attacking strength, they come into this fixture with a promising chance of overcoming Rodez.
Out of home, in their opening match, Saint-Étienne demonstrated they won’t hand out points easily in Ligue 2. The team is showing the intent to compete near the top of the table this season, and with home crowd support, they will aim to assert themselves from the outset. With enhanced defensive stability and their usual attacking strength, they come into this fixture with a promising chance of overcoming Rodez.
Team analysis: Rodez
The away team also comes into this second round after a goalless draw against Nancy in their opener. Rodez’s performance has generally been bolstered by home advantage, as reflected in their recent 30 games where they recorded three wins, seven draws, and five losses when playing away, netting 29 goals and conceding 28. At home, they managed six wins, six draws and three losses, scoring 25 goals and conceding 18. In the last ten matches across all competitions, Rodez has achieved two wins, four draws, and four losses. Their defence has been a concern, allowing goals in eight of the last ten encounters, yet they have reliably scored in nine of these matches. There is a tendency for goals in their games, with 17 of their last 18 away fixtures yielding over 1.5 goals, and 13 of those also exceeding 2.5 goals. Of note, they have managed only one comeback in the seven games where they conceded the first goal.
Rodez has encountered difficulties even at home and exhibited a lacklustre performance against Nancy, where they struggled significantly in the final third. Now, aiming for their first win of the competition, they must adopt a more proactive approach over the 90 minutes. Displaying a more aggressive match plan could potentially catch a usually strong Saint-Étienne off-guard at their own ground.
The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Rodez
Saint-Étienne to win
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