Auxerre vs Saint Etienne Prediction 24 January 2025

🔊 Will Auxerre seize the opportunity to secure a long-awaited victory? In the 19th round of Ligue 1, this team is set to host Saint-Étienne on their home turf. Things are not going well for Auxerre, as they have failed to defeat anyone in their last seven matches in a row. Although things were significantly better before this losing streak. Now the club has a chance to return to the winning path, as they just need to deal with a team from the relegation zone, and that too on their home ground. Our editorial team discussed the possible scenarios and shared a prediction for this game.

📊 H2H

Saint-Étienne has won two of the previous ten head-to-head matches against Auxerre, but they have only lost once. Draws between these teams were often high-scoring, and overall the "Burgundians" exchanged goals with the "Saints" in seven of the last ten encounters.

⚪ Auxerre

A bright and interesting team has suddenly dimmed, no longer showcasing sparkling football. It seemed not too long ago that Auxerre had a series of impressive victories, but now they have gone seven matches without a win. The biggest questions need to be asked of the attacking line, considering only three goals scored during this period. A successful start to the season has so far allowed the club to avoid falling into the relegation zone and stay closer to the middle of the Ligue 1 standings, but that doesn't mean they can afford to keep losing.

The good news for Auxerre is the reduction in the number of players in the infirmary. Currently, only defender N'Gatta and midfielders Bouai-Kiala and Coulibaly are on the injured list.

🟢 Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne continues to show far from the brightest and most effective football in the French championship, and the club still struggles to break away from the bottom. However, attempts to do so have become more frequent by mid-season. In the last three rounds, the team has gained four points by defeating Reims (3:1) and drawing with Nantes (1:1). Even against PSG (1:2), these guys defended until the end, trying to create an upset.

There are also positive updates from Saint-Étienne's infirmary. Many players are recovering, and only forwards Wahi and Old are confirmed to miss the next round. Additionally, forward Sissoko is still serving a suspension.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Saint-Étienne always plays defensively away from home and acts very insecurely. In their last four away matches, the "Saints" have scored only two goals in total. Therefore, our editorial team suggests betting on Saint-Étienne's Individual Total Goals Under 1.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Both teams have corner statistics that exceed the average numbers for Ligue 1. In matches involving Auxerre, 10.2 corners are taken, while for Saint-Étienne, this number even reaches 10.8. Our editorial team believes that in a match between such teams, you can bet on Total Corners Over 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

It's hard to say how prepared Saint-Étienne is to put up a fight on this away trip. Auxerre hasn't won for a long time, but they haven't had many easy opponents either. Now they host the "Saints," who are struggling in the relegation zone and mainly earn their points through home matches. We predict that Auxerre will win 2-0.

The main problem for Auxerre was their attack, not their defense. And if the hosts fail to win this match, it will be solely due to issues with converting chances. Saint-Étienne will once again play defensively away from home and will attack little. Therefore, as a key bet, we suggest choosing Saint-Étienne's Individual Total Goals Under 1.