Saint Etienne vs Red Star Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 7 March 2026
🔊 The Matchday 26 clash in Ligue 2 between Saint-Étienne and Red Star promises to be thrilling. Both teams are positioned at the top of the standings, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter. Saint-Étienne are in impressive form with a winning streak, relying on their powerful attack and solid defense. Red Star, on the other hand, have shown less consistent results but remain a dangerous opponent due to their ability to challenge even stronger teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Red Star):
- ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Saint-Étienne and Red Star have officially faced each other in just two matches over the past 20 years. Their previous encounter took place on 01 November 2025 at Red Star's home ground and ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Etienne - Red Star

Saint Etienne Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Pau, away team - Saint Etienne). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.
Here's the game statistics (Saint Etienne vs Pau):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 18 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Saint-Étienne are performing confidently this season, currently sitting second in the league. The team has strung together four consecutive victories in their recent matches. Overall, they display excellent form both at home and away. With an average of 1.76 goals scored per match, their attacking prowess is evident. Their defense is equally impressive, conceding just 1.16 goals per game.
Match Results: Saint Etienne

Red Star Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Red Star, away - Le Mans). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Red Star vs Le Mans):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 2.
Red Star are currently fourth in the standings, still vying to climb higher. Despite recording two draws and a win in their last five matches, the team maintains their fighting spirit. Their game is built on a balance between attack and defense, averaging 1.32 goals scored and conceding 1 goal per match. While their current form isn't at its peak, they have the potential to surprise.
Match Results: Red Star
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Red Star
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- wins: 14 vs 11;
- win percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Red Star won with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of last 21 away games.
- Red Star won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 19 away games (Ligue 2).
- Red Star won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 15 games.
- Red Star won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Red Star
- average total in the tournament: 2.92 vs 2.32;
- average total goals scored: 1.76 vs 1.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.96 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.76;
- Saint Etienne: average total at home in the tournament - 2.17;
- Red Star: average total away in the tournament - 1.54;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.2) vs 1.2 (away - 1.6).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Red Star games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Red Star
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Etienne at home - 7 (58%);
- number of BTTS matches for Red Star away - 4 (31%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Saint Etienne at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Red Star away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (32/225, 14.2%);
- Saint Etienne at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 2:1 , 2:3 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Red Star away most often play: 0:3 (3/13, 23.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.87% (odds 6.4)
1:0 - 11.36% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.62% (odds 7.8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have the potential for high-scoring football. However, considering Saint-Étienne's current form with their winning streak and attacking efficiency at home, it's reasonable to expect a few goals from the home side. Despite Red Star's competitiveness and their ability to maintain balance in the game, the current momentum suggests an edge for the hosts in this encounter. Our bet is on a Saint-Étienne victory.