Red Star vs Saint Etienne Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 October 2026
π On Saturday in Saint-Ouen, on the outskirts of Paris, the top two sides in Ligue 2 go head to head. Saint-Γtienne lead the table with 19 points, while Red Star have 17 and are on a run of four consecutive wins. Another victory would take the hosts to the top. There is added significance to the evening for Red Star regardless: the match marks the opening of a new stand at Stade Bauer. Can the leaders hold their position away at their closest challengers?
Head-to-Head
In the most recent meeting between the two sides, Saint-Γtienne beat Red Star 2-0 at home in Ligue 2. Both goals came after the break, with the hosts having less possession but outshooting their opponents 12-8, including 4-2 on target.
In three official meetings, Saint-Γtienne have won two and Red Star one.
Head-to-head statistics Red Star - Saint Etienne
Red Star Team Overview
Red Star beat Clermont away 3-2 in the latest round of Ligue 2.
Red Star are strong away from home. On the road, Damien Perrinel's side have taken 13 points from 15, while at home they have managed only four from nine. Their only defeat of the season came at the Bauer - at the end of August against Reims (1-4). Since then they have not dropped a point. Their most recent win came away from home - 3-2 at Clermont. The hero of that match was striker Jovany Ikanga, who scored twice and set up captain Damien Durand. For Perrinel, who previously worked on the coaching staff at Monaco, this is his first season in charge of a senior team. The manager is not focused on the table: "The standings, honestly, are a minor thing."
Match Results: Red Star
Saint Etienne Team Overview
Saint-Γtienne beat Rodez 2-0 at home in their last Ligue 2 match. Shots were level at 10-10, with four on target each, but the hosts dominated possession: 62% to 38%.
Saint-Γtienne have the best attack in Ligue 2 - 21 goals in eight rounds. Even so, Ian Cathro's side dropped points in two consecutive matches before the international break. First they lost to Dunkerque (1-2), then threw away a two-goal lead at Metz (2-2). After the break, the leaders dealt with Rodez at home (2-0). The second goal came from striker Augustin Boakye, who has now scored in five consecutive league matches. The last Saint-Γtienne player to put together such a run before him was Wahbi Khazri, around the turn of 2018 and 2019. But the evening against Rodez came at a cost: Gauthier Larsonneur went off with an injury. According to the French press, the first-choice goalkeeper has a knee injury and is unlikely to play in Saint-Ouen.
Match Results: Saint Etienne
Match Result Prediction
Saint-Γtienne have gone unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 Ligue 2 matches. This season the visitors have won six of their eight away fixtures. Red Star, at home over the same period, have won just once. The bet lands on any result other than a Red Star win. Bet - Saint-Γtienne not to lose.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (12.47%), 1-2 (8.41%) and 0-1 (8.03%). A 1-1 draw is the most probable result, though the chances of a narrow away win are also fairly high.
β Editor's Prediction
Saint-Γtienne, leaders of Ligue 2, have scored in eight consecutive league matches. In six of their last six away games, both teams have combined for at least three goals. The visitors also have a problem in goal: their first-choice goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur is reportedly injured, according to the French press. Red Star could take advantage of that - they have scored in 12 of their last 13 league matches. The hosts have no reason to sit back either, as a win would take them top. We're expecting an open game with three or more goals. The bet is Total Goals - Over 2.5. Predicted score: 1-2.
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Betting Tips: Red Star - Saint Etienne
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