PSG vs Saint Etienne Prediction 12 January 2025

🔊 How quickly will the guys from Paris crush the opponent's hope for a miracle? As part of the 17th round of Ligue 1, PSG will host Saint-Étienne at the "Parc des Princes." The outcome of the match seems extremely obvious, as one of the outsiders visits the reigning champion and tournament leader. Even the fact that the "Saints" broke their streak of failures with a bright victory in the last round does not revive hope for their success. In this prediction, our editorial team will discuss optimal betting options for the upcoming match.

📊 H2H

PSG has a colossal advantage over Saint-Étienne in head-to-head encounters. The Parisians have eight wins in the previous ten games, and only two matches ended in a draw during this time. Moreover, they have scored at least three goals in the last three instances. Therefore, it is worth considering the option of PSG's Individual Total Goals Over 2.5.

🔵 PSG

This season has been far from straightforward for PSG. However, they have not been without trophies, as the Parisians recently claimed the French Super Cup by defeating Monaco (1:0). In Ligue 1, competitors are left far behind: by mid-season, Luis Enrique's team already has a seven-point lead over their nearest rival. The team has faced setbacks in the general stage of the Champions League, but they play almost flawlessly in domestic tournaments.

Recently, PSG's injury list has been empty. This means that the coaching staff has an incredibly large selection of top players for any position.

🟢 Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne managed to enjoy an unexpected victory over Reims (3:1), which was much needed after four consecutive defeats. However, this is just a spoonful of honey in a barrel of tar, as the "Saints" are still struggling at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, fighting for survival. Such a team has nothing to counter against the giants of French football, like PSG.

Moreover, in the challenging match against the Parisians, the club will be without several players. Due to injuries, defender Macon, midfielder Monconduit, and forward Aouchiche will definitely not play. And forward Sissoko is still serving a suspension and will also miss the next round.

⚽️ Prediction on Goals

Paris Saint-Germain loves to break through poorly fortified defensive lines of their opponents. Saint-Étienne defends very poorly, having conceded 35 goals in 16 rounds. So, the hosts have a chance to have fun in front of their fans. Our editorial team suggests betting on PSG's Individual Total Goals Over 3.5.

🚩 Prediction on Corners

The insane stats of PSG cannot be ignored. They have outperformed their opponents on corners seven times in a row, averaging 7.9 corners per game. Saint-Étienne, on the other hand, faces problems in almost every game in this aspect, with a corner ratio of 3.1 to 6.7 clearly indicating significant difficulties with this aspect of play. Therefore, we suggest betting on PSG to Win on Corners with a Handicap (-4.5).

📝 Match Prediction

A surprise in this match is almost excluded. PSG demonstrates almost flawless play and rarely slips up in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Saint-Étienne hasn't had a successful return to the elite of French football, conceding a full bundle of goals from every second opponent. The Parisians are unlikely to miss the opportunity to secure a rout. We predict that the match could end with a 4:0 victory for PSG.

Although there are flaws even with the champion. There might be a simple underestimation of the opponent, and competition in the goalkeeper position raises many questions. Therefore, a "clean sheet" for PSG is not guaranteed. But at the opponent's goal, they should compensate for all possible mistakes; the team's attacking potential allows them to do so. Therefore, as a key bet, we suggest focusing on the option of PSG's Individual Total Goals Over 3.5.