Red Star vs Saint-Étienne: match statistics
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Red Star vs Saint-Étienne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Red Star plays Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Stade de Paris.
Recent form
Red Star has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Saint-Étienne has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Red Star scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.13. Saint-Étienne scores 2.63 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Red Star's games and 63% of Saint-Étienne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 88%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Red Star has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.69 per game. Red Star takes 15.6 shots per game, while Saint-Étienne takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Red Star leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 63% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Red Star's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Saint-Étienne, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Red Star | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Red Star is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Red Star · 2 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Saint-Étienne is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Red Star · 2.63 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Red Star · 1 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Red Star scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
Saint-Étienne scores in 100% of games (8 of 8 games), while Red Star keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Red Star
Over / Under - Saint-Étienne
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Saint-Étienne is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - Red Star · 2.25 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Red Star - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Red Star
Saint-Étienne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Red Star | Liga | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.63 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 57% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▲ 88% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Red Star's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Saint-Étienne. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Red Star and Saint-Étienne play?
Red Star face Saint-Étienne on October 17, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade de Paris. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Red Star and Saint-Étienne?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Red Star won 1, Saint-Étienne won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Red Star vs Saint-Étienne?
Red Star score 1.50 goals per game on average and Saint-Étienne 2.63. The Ligue 2 average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Red Star's matches and 63% of Saint-Étienne's.
What form are Red Star and Saint-Étienne in?
Over the last 5 games Red Star have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Saint-Étienne 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Red Star vs Saint-Étienne?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.