Saint Etienne vs Clermont Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 The Round 19 clash in Ligue 2 between Saint-Étienne and Clermont promises to be a spectacle, given the recent performances of both teams. Saint-Étienne, enjoying a strong home form, aims to solidify their position at the top of the table. They showcase an attacking style with a high average number of goals per match, although their defense has been less reliable. Meanwhile, Clermont have shown inconsistent results on the road but possess the ability to surprise opponents with their unpredictability.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Clermont):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Saint Etienne and Clermont:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 7 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.75, in the 2nd half - 2.5;
- average total goals in the match - 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Etienne - Clermont
Saint Etienne Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Le Mans, away team - Saint Etienne). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Saint Etienne vs Le Mans):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Saint-Étienne are sitting in 4th place in the standings but are experiencing a rough patch, going four matches across all competitions without a win. Their attacking prowess remains evident, as they have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in seven consecutive games, underscoring their strength on home turf. However, their defensive line often falters, with the team conceding in most of their home fixtures.
Match Results: Saint Etienne
Clermont Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Clermont, away - Stade Lavallois MFC). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here are the match stats (Clermont vs Stade Lavallois MFC):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
Clermont have been inconsistent, with just three wins and three draws in their last ten matches, highlighting their unstable form. Their attack lacks firepower, averaging only 1.11 goals per game. However, they have the ability to adapt to opponents and occasionally defeat stronger teams thanks to their disciplined and organized counter-attacking play.
Match Results: Clermont
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.75;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 0.75.
First-Half Stats: Saint Etienne (home) vs Clermont (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- wins: 5 (62.5%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- losses: 1 (12.5%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- draws: 2 (25%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Average goals scored: 2.13 vs 1.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.63 vs 0.89.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 2.4 (scored - 1.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Saint Etienne scored in the 1st half in 15 of last 16 home games.
- Saint Etienne scored in the 1st half in last 8 home games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Clermont
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 9 vs 5;
- win percentage: 50% vs 28%;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Clermont won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 games.
- Clermont won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 games (Ligue 2).
- Clermont won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Clermont
- average total in the tournament: 3.33 vs 2.33;
- average total goals scored: 1.94 vs 1.11;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.06 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.89 vs 0.67;
- Saint Etienne: average total at home in the tournament - 2.75;
- Clermont: average total away in the tournament - 0.89;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.9 (home - 5.25) vs 1.2 (away - 0.8).
- Saint Etienne have scored over 1.5 goals in last 7 home games.
- Saint Etienne have scored over 1.5 goals in last 6 home games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on corners
Saint Etienne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.94; at home field - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.75.
Clermont: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.78, away - 3.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; away - 3.
- Saint Etienne have taken under 6.5 corners in 13 of last 14 games.
- Saint Etienne have taken under 6.5 corners in 10 of last 11 games (Ligue 2).
- Saint Etienne have taken under 6.5 corners in last 7 home games.
- Saint Etienne have taken under 6.5 corners in last 6 home games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Clermont
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Etienne at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Clermont away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Saint Etienne at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Clermont away - 2 (40%).
- Saint Etienne have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games.
- Saint Etienne have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (Ligue 2).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/162, 15.4%);
- Saint Etienne at home most often finish matches: 2:3 (2/8, 25%);
- Clermont away most often play: 0:1 , 1:0 , 2:2 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 9.69% (odds 7.8)
1:1 - 9.29% (odds 8)
2:0 - 9.06% (odds 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given Saint-Étienne's attacking style and the defensive inconsistency of both teams, a high-scoring encounter is anticipated. This assumption is supported by the trend of over 2.5 goals in the hosts' last seven home games, as well as the likelihood of both teams finding the net based on past performances. A smart bet would be on over 2.5 goals, as it captures the overall attacking nature of both sides.
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