Clermont vs Saint Etienne Prediction 13 September 2025
🔊 The fifth round of France's Ligue 2 features an enticing clash between Clermont and Saint-Étienne, as both sides have been in impressive form recently. Clermont sit in 7th place in the standings, known for their resilience-having avoided defeat in eight of their last nine matches. Their defense is solid, conceding an average of just one goal per game. Meanwhile, Saint-Étienne lead the league with an impressive attacking display, scoring over two goals per match. It will be fascinating to see how these contrasting styles play out on the pitch: steadfast defense versus potent offense.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams have played three official matches. Here's the breakdown:
- goals: 5 vs 5;
- average goals in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 2.67;
- average total goals per match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Clermont - Saint Etienne

Clermont Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in Ligue 2, with Laval hosting Clermont. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
The match statistics are as follows (Clermont vs Laval):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 13;
- fouls: 5 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 6.
🔵 Clermont have been showing consistent form in recent weeks. They currently sit 7th in the standings and are striving to climb higher. Over their last four matches, the team has secured one victory and drawn three times, indicating a level of stability. Clermont boast a solid defense, conceding only 0.75 goals per match. The players favor maintaining possession and building their attacks through the midfield.
Match Results: Clermont

Saint Etienne Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in Ligue 2, where they faced off against Saint-Étienne as the home team and Grenoble as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble):
- possession percentage: 79% vs 21%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 1;
- fouls: 12 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
🟢 Saint-Étienne lead the league standings thanks to their dynamic attacking play-averaging 2 goals per game while conceding around 1. In their last four matches, they have secured two wins and two draws. The "Greens" make effective use of the wings to create scoring opportunities and rely on quick counterattacks, which often prove successful.
Match Results: Saint Etienne
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- First-half victories for the home team - 1; for the away team - 0; draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.67;
- Today's home team averages 0.67 goals, while the visitors average 0.
First-half statistics: Clermont (home) vs Saint-Étienne (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Victories: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 2 (100%) vs 2 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.9).
- Clermont have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Ligue 2).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 2, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Clermont vs Saint-Étienne
- Matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 50%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
- Clermont cover a +1.5 handicap at home in 22 of their last 23 matches.
- Clermont cover a +1.5 handicap at home in 19 of their last 20 matches (Ligue 2).
- Clermont cover a +1.5 handicap in 9 consecutive matches (Ligue 2).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.67 goals, the away team - 1.67;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.33;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 2 times; at the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Clermont vs Saint-Étienne
- Average total in the tournament: 1.75 vs 3.25;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 2.25;
- Average total in the first half: 0.5 vs 1;
- Average total in the second half: 0.5 vs 1.25;
- Clermont: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Saint-Étienne: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.2) vs 2 (away - 1.75).
- Saint-Étienne score fewer than 2.5 goals away in 23 of their last 24 matches.
Corners Prediction
Clermont: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.75; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; at home - 3.4.
Saint-Étienne: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.75, away - 6.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.8; away - 6.5.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.66 (2.33 for the home team and 2.33 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home team's ground - 5 (4 for the home team and 1 for the away team).
Clermont: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.7; at home - 2.
Saint-Étienne: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.75, away - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 0.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Both teams scored overall - twice;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Clermont vs Saint-Étienne
- Total matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- BTTS for Clermont at home - once (50%);
- BTTS for Saint-Étienne away - once (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS for Clermont at home - three times (60%);
- BTTS for Saint-Étienne away - twice (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are in good form, but Saint-Étienne appear more confident due to their attacking prowess. However, Clermont have shown they can hold their own against league leaders with a solid defense and the ability to adapt to their opponents' style. Considering Clermont's tendency not to concede (in 8 out of 9 matches) and their recent encounter with Saint-Étienne (1:1), betting on a double chance 1X seems the most logical choice-accounting for a draw or even an unexpected home victory.