Saint-Étienne vs Clermont: match statistics
Saint-Étienne demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, scoring an average of 2.75 goals per game with an 18% shot conversion rate and dominating possession at 68%. The hosts hold a positive goal difference of +10 at home and win half of their home fixtures. Clermont performs significantly worse on the road, averaging just 0.89 goals per match with a low conversion rate of 10% and losing 44% of their away games. The disparity in xG values (1.7 for Saint-Étienne vs 0.89 for Clermont) and the superior offensive quality of the hosts suggest a home victory. While Saint-Étienne's recent form raises some concerns, their home statistics combined with Clermont's away struggles point towards a win for the hosts, although a draw cannot be ruled out if the visitors adopt a defensive approach.
Saint-Étienne vs Clermont: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne played against Clermont in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Clermont has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 1.94 goals per game and allows 1.39. Clermont scores 1.11 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Saint-Étienne's games and 61% of Clermont's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 44%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.10 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 13.4 shots per game, while Clermont takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Clermont leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Clermont, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 48% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, scoring an average of 2.75 goals per game with an 18% shot conversion rate and dominating possession at 68%. The hosts hold a positive goal difference of +10 at home and win half of their home fixtures. Clermont performs significantly worse on the road, averaging just 0.89 goals per match with a low conversion rate of 10% and losing 44% of their away games. The disparity in xG values (1.7 for Saint-Étienne vs 0.89 for Clermont) and the superior offensive quality of the hosts suggest a home victory. While Saint-Étienne's recent form raises some concerns, their home statistics combined with Clermont's away struggles point towards a win for the hosts, although a draw cannot be ruled out if the visitors adopt a defensive approach.
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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 | Clermont | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.38 |
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 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.94 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.11 goals / game - Clermont
Clermont is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.22 goals / game - Clermont
Saint-Étienne scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Clermont keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Clermont scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 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 - Clermont
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.33 pts / game - Clermont
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% 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.
Clermont - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). 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
Saint-Étienne
Clermont
* 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 | Clermont | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 67% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Clermont. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Clermont?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 1:0 Clermont. 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 Clermont?
Saint-Étienne score 1.94 goals per game on average and Clermont 1.11. The Ligue 2 average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 61% of Clermont's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Clermont in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Clermont 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Clermont?
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.