Saint Etienne vs Reims Prediction 4 January 2025

🔊 Will anyone manage to break their winless streak? In the framework of the 16th round of Ligue 1, a match between Saint-Étienne and Reims will take place. One of the main outsiders of the championship will face a mid-table team, and here it's not easy to determine the favorite right away. Still, home field advantage plays a significant role for the “Saints,” as they consistently earn points at their arena. In this prediction, our editorial team will discuss who has a better chance to defeat their opponent.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Reims has pulled ahead, securing four victories in the last ten matches. Meanwhile, Saint-Étienne has only three wins in this period. However, if we consider only the last six encounters, Reims' superiority becomes much more impressive: four wins and two draws. Therefore, it is worth considering the option of Reims to Win with a Handicap (0).

🟢 Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne's performance this season looks simply dreadful. It's fortunate that the team is not at the bottom of the table and can still maintain its place in Ligue 1. It's perhaps too early to make such conclusions mid-season. However, the goal difference (12 scored and 34 conceded) indicates that the “Saints” have serious problems both in defense and attack.

The situation is further complicated by the fact that a large number of key players are in the infirmary. These include defenders Macon and Nad, midfielders Boakye, Moncodua, and Moueffek, as well as forward Auld. Additionally, a suspension will prevent striker Sissoko from playing in the next round.

🔴 Reims

Reims has lost many points recently and has significantly dropped in standings. It is no longer a small sensation in the French championship but an ordinary mid-table team in its rightful place. In the last eight rounds, the “Red and Whites” managed only one victory, collecting six points in total during this time.

The only consolation for Reims fans is that the team's infirmary is almost empty. Serious injuries will only prevent defender Okumu and midfielder Kadra from playing in upcoming matches.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Saint-Étienne shows weak performance in attack, averaging less than one goal per game. Reims, on the other hand, concedes relatively few goals and is unlikely to allow the hosts to have free rein in their penalty area. Therefore, our editorial team recommends betting on Saint-Étienne's Individual Total Goals Under 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Recently, Reims' statistics have become very modest, with corners becoming a rarity for this team. In none of the previous six matches involving the “Red and Whites” were there more than six corners taken. This is a reason to consider the option of Total Corners Under 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Although Reims has become significantly worse in terms of results, there are still few complaints about the team's defense. Saint-Étienne will find it very difficult to break through this defense, especially considering the “Saints'” low scoring efficiency. We assume that the match could end with a 1-0 victory for Reims.

The success of the visitors seems to be the most likely outcome of this confrontation. After all, Saint-Étienne hasn't earned points for over a month, and even home advantage has ceased to help them. Therefore, the “Red and Whites” have every chance to earn three points that are crucial for returning to the fight for a spot in European competitions. Thus, as a key bet, we advise choosing the option of Reims to Win.