Our Predictions
St Etienne have the edge on form and motivation, and bookmakers give them the shortest odds at 2.27. Their attack is more prolific and they often perform well away from home.
Both Red Star and St Etienne have scored in four of their last five meetings. Both need points, and Red Star’s strong home attack matches up against St Etienne’s firepower.
Both teams average over 1.5 goals per match, and recent fixtures have produced goals. Given attacking intent from both, over 2.5 goals offers value.
Accumulator odds
Extratips Match Preview: Red Star vs St Etienne – Ligue 2 Showdown!
Welcome to Extratips! This Friday, Red Star hosts St Etienne in a much-anticipated Ligue 2 clash. Kick-off is set for November 1, 19:00 local time. Both teams want points for very different reasons, with Red Star looking to push into solid mid-table comfort and St Etienne aiming for promotion spots. Bookies have the away side slightly favored, but this could go either way.
Top Odds
- Red Star to win: 2.82
- Draw: 3.55
- St Etienne to win: 2.27
This shows how close the contest is expected to be, with St Etienne just edging favorite status.
Standings and Motivation
Red Star sits mid-table but with momentum, while St Etienne is in the hunt for the top-two. This should bring out attacking intent on both sides.
Recent Meetings
- Mar 2025: Red Star 1–1 St Etienne
- Oct 2024: St Etienne 2–0 Red Star
- Apr 2024: Red Star 0–0 St Etienne
- Nov 2023: St Etienne 1–1 Red Star
- May 2023: Red Star 2–1 St Etienne
Red Star have held their own, with draws and a home win in their last five against St Etienne.
Home/Away Form
Red Star: 3W 1D 1L in last 5 home games. St Etienne: 2W 2D 1L on the road. Both teams are tough to break at home/away.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Red Star: Strong defense (0.82 goals conceded/match), aggressive on set pieces, but struggle creating clear chances. St Etienne: Good at winning midfield battles, front line in form (1.55 goals/match), but sometimes shaky late in matches.
Key Factors
- No major injuries for either side. Lineups likely unchanged from last weekend.
- Both teams need points but will be cautious early.
- Tactical battle expected, with the midfield key.
Unique Angles
- Local pride on the line – both sides have passionate supporters.
- This match could decide momentum for the winter run-in.
- Will Red Star's defense stifle St Etienne's attack?
Both teams have been hard to beat in recent outings. Expect plenty of fireworks – and quite likely, goals at both ends!