Saint Et. vs Nantes Prediction 19 January 2025

🔊 Will the "Canaries" be able to take three points from "Geoffroy-Guichard"? As part of the 18th round of Ligue 1, Nantes travels to Saint-Étienne, and it's very difficult to determine a favorite in this match. The teams have scored the same number of points in the championship and continue to try to move away from the relegation zone. But so far, all efforts are in vain, as they share the 15th-16th places. Let's try to assess the current form of the teams and also consider their strengths and weaknesses. This will help our editorial team decide on the final prediction.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Saint-Étienne is slightly ahead with three wins in the previous ten games. Nantes has only managed to beat the "Saints" twice during this time. The first-round match ended with a score of 2:2, and in four of the last five encounters between these teams, both sides managed to score. So, you can bet on Both Teams to Score: Yes.

🟢 Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne wasn't as bad in the last rounds as expected. First, the "Saints" managed to beat Reims (3:1), and then they lost to PSG (1:2) at "Parc des Princes" by just one goal. In terms of play, of course, the Parisians deserved a bigger victory, but Saint-Étienne defended with all their might and took advantage of almost the only opportunity to hit the formidable opponent's goal.

The club's situation is unenviable, and it's not just about the results. Many important players are in the infirmary: defender Maçon, midfielders Moueffek, Tardieu, and Monconduit, as well as forwards Wadji and Aouchiche. Additionally, forward Sissoko's suspension has not yet ended.

🟡 Nantes

Nantes has slowly started to gain points, albeit very slowly. However, it should be noted that in the previous two rounds, the "Canaries" did not lose to Lille (1:1) and Monaco (2:2), even though these teams are fighting for the highest places in Ligue 1. So in 2025, the "Yellow-Greens" look like a fairly competitive team that can correct their mistakes and eventually move away from the relegation zone.

In Nantes' injury list, there are only three players, so there shouldn't be major problems with selecting the optimal lineup. Currently injured are defender Zeze and forwards Kadewere and Mahamoud.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

At home, Saint-Étienne performs very well and scores regularly. Three out of four recent opponents of the "Saints," who visited them, conceded at least one goal, with Marseille being the only exception (0:2). So our editorial team suggests betting on Saint-Étienne to Score.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In the previous three matches involving Saint-Étienne, there were at least ten corners taken, with their average being 9.9. Nantes' figures are less impressive; however, in the last two games of the "Canaries," there were also at least ten corners recorded. Therefore, we suggest betting on Total Corners Over 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Both teams have started 2025 well: Saint-Étienne secured a bright home victory, and Nantes managed to share points twice with very serious opponents. The main hook in this case could be the home advantage, which the "Saints" use with enviable regularity. It is quite likely that the hosts will be able to take three points again. We predict that Saint-Étienne will win with a score of 2:1.

However, believing in a clean victory for the "Saints" is difficult given Nantes' impressive scoring ability. This team has scored in seven consecutive matches, finding ways through even the best clubs' defenses in France. So as a key bet, we suggest choosing the option Both Teams to Score: Yes.