Saint-Étienne vs Boulogne: match statistics
Saint-Étienne demonstrate a clear advantage in home matches, achieving a 56% win rate and an impressive +11 goal difference. The hosts score an average of 2.56 goals per game at home, with 0% of matches without a goal, highlighting their offensive reliability. Boulogne perform significantly worse in away fixtures – with only 20% wins, 40% losses, and a negative goal difference of -3. The visitors fail to score in 40% of away matches and concede an average of 1.2 goals, which poses a serious problem against Saint-Étienne's offensive strength. Additionally, the hosts' xG (1.71) exceeds the visitors' xG (1.5), and Saint-Étienne's ball possession (67% vs 45%) confirms their dominance. All indicators point to a certain victory for the hosts in this encounter.
Saint-Étienne vs Boulogne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne played against Boulogne in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Boulogne has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.30. Boulogne scores 1.05 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's games and 55% of Boulogne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.34 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 13.7 shots per game, while Boulogne takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Boulogne leads at halftime in 5% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Boulogne, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Saint-Étienne demonstrate a clear advantage in home matches, achieving a 56% win rate and an impressive +11 goal difference. The hosts score an average of 2.56 goals per game at home, with 0% of matches without a goal, highlighting their offensive reliability. Boulogne perform significantly worse in away fixtures – with only 20% wins, 40% losses, and a negative goal difference of -3. The visitors fail to score in 40% of away matches and concede an average of 1.2 goals, which poses a serious problem against Saint-Étienne's offensive strength. Additionally, the hosts' xG (1.71) exceeds the visitors' xG (1.5), and Saint-Étienne's ball possession (67% vs 45%) confirms their dominance. All indicators point to a certain victory for the hosts in this encounter.
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Game stats
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
| Saint-Étienne | Boulogne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.28 |
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.
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 71% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.05 goals / game - Boulogne
Saint-Étienne is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.55 goals / game - Boulogne
Saint-Étienne scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Boulogne keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).
Boulogne scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
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 - Saint-Étienne
Over / Under - Boulogne
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 150% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.6 pts / game - Boulogne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Boulogne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Saint-Étienne
Boulogne
* 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
| Saint-Étienne | Liga | Boulogne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.10 | 2.47 | ▲ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 29% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 66% | • 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Saint-Étienne's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Boulogne. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Boulogne?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 0:1 Boulogne. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Boulogne?
Saint-Étienne score 1.80 goals per game on average and Boulogne 1.05. The Ligue 2 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 55% of Boulogne's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Boulogne in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Boulogne 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Boulogne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Saint-Étienne vs Boulogne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.