Montpellier vs Saint Etienne Prediction 4 October 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Montpellier and Saint-Étienne promises to be an exciting battle. Both teams are showcasing different forms: Montpellier, though positioned mid-table, have been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses. Their opponents, Saint-Étienne, sit third and come into the match riding a strong run of form. Against such contrasting backdrops, an intriguing encounter is anticipated: Montpellier will aim to defend their home turf, while Saint-Étienne will look to extend their winning streak.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 16 March 2025 and ended with a 0-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Montpellier were the home side):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Analytical review of previous official encounters between Montpellier and Saint-Étienne:
- 32 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 18, draws - 4;
- goals scored (home/away) - 26 to 43;
- average total goals per match - 2.16.
Head-to-head statistics Montpellier - Saint Etienne

Montpellier Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in Ligue 2, with Laval hosting Montpellier. The match ended with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here are the game statistics (Montpellier vs Laval):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 5 vs 12;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
⚪ Montpellier are going through a challenging period, teetering between victories and defeats. In their last five matches, they've secured two wins but also suffered two losses, highlighting their inconsistency. On average, they score one goal per match while conceding around 1.5 goals. The team tends to favor a defensive style of play with a focus on quick counterattacks, though this approach doesn't always yield the desired outcome.
Match Results: Montpellier

Saint Etienne Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in Ligue 2, where they faced Saint-Étienne on the road. The game concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Saint-Étienne vs Guingamp):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
🟢 Saint-Étienne are having a solid season, boasting five wins, one loss, and two draws after eight matches. Their recent form is promising, with two victories and one defeat in their last three games. On average, they score more than two goals per game while conceding just over one. The team's playing style relies on aggressive attacking, with a strong emphasis on utilizing wing play.
Match Results: Saint Etienne
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 32;
- Home victories - 10, Away victories - 18, Draws - 4.
Statistics: Montpellier vs Saint-Étienne
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 38% vs 63%;
- Losses: 3 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Montpellier have not won at home in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Saint-Étienne remain unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches (Ligue 2).
- Saint-Étienne are unbeaten in their last 5 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 0.81, visitors - 1.34 goals per game;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.16;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 11 times; at the home team's ground - 6 times.
Statistics: Montpellier vs Saint-Étienne
- Average total in the tournament: 2 vs 3.38;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 2.13;
- Average in the first half: 0.5 vs 0.88;
- Average in the second half: 0.5 vs 1.25;
- Montpellier's average total at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Saint-Étienne's average total away in the tournament - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.2) vs 2.1 (away - 1.8).
- Montpellier have scored less than 1.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head encounters with this team.
- Montpellier have scored less than 1.5 goals in 21 of their last 23 matches.
- Montpellier have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Corners Prediction
Montpellier: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.38; at home - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 3.
Saint-Étienne: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.88, away - 6.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.9; away - 6.4.
- Saint-Étienne have delivered more than 4.5 corners in each of their last 7 head-to-head matches against this team.
- Saint-Étienne have delivered more than 4.5 corners in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Saint-Étienne have delivered more than 4.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches (Ligue 2).
- Saint-Étienne have delivered more than 4.5 corners away in their last 6 matches consecutively.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.44 (1.72 for home team and 1.72 for guests);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.13 (1.5 for home team and 1.63 for guests).
Montpellier: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.25; at home - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.6.
Saint-Étienne: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.63, away - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 32;
- Both teams scored all-time - on 11 occasions;
- At the home ground - on 6 occasions.
Statistics: Montpellier vs Saint-Étienne
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Montpellier - in 4, Saint-Étienne - in 5;
- BTTS for Montpellier at home - on 3 occasions (75%);
- BTTS for Saint-Étienne away - on 2 occasions (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Montpellier - on 5 occasions, Saint-Étienne - on 6 occasions;
- BTTS for Montpellier at home - on 4 occasions (80%);
- BTTS for Saint-Étienne away - on 2 occasions (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, Saint-Étienne seem likely to have the upper hand over Montpellier in this match. Although the hosts are striving to stabilize their performances, the visitors consistently secure positive results thanks to their potent attacking line and solid defense. The trend indicates low scoring from Montpellier against this opponent, making a bet on total under 3.5 a logical choice.