Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier: match statistics
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Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne plays Montpellier in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Montpellier has 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 3.25 goals per game and allows 0.75. Montpellier scores 0.75 and allows 0.25. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's games and 25% of Montpellier's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.68 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 17.8 shots per game, while Montpellier takes 15.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 75% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Montpellier leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Montpellier, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
| Saint-Étienne | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.14 |
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.
Saint-Étienne is 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 2 pts / game - Montpellier
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 333% better for: goals scored per game.
3.25 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.75 goals / game - Montpellier
Montpellier is 200% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.25 goals / game - Montpellier
Saint-Étienne scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 meczów).
Montpellier scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 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 - Montpellier
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).
2.5 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / game - Montpellier
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Montpellier - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 75% |
| No goal | 100% | 25% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Montpellier
* 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 | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.47 | ▼ 1.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 42% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 53% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Saint-Étienne's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Montpellier. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Saint-Étienne and Montpellier play?
Saint-Étienne face Montpellier on September 5, 2026 in Ligue 2. 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 Saint-Étienne and Montpellier?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Saint-Étienne won 2, Montpellier won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier?
Saint-Étienne score 3.25 goals per game on average and Montpellier 0.75. The Ligue 2 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 25% of Montpellier's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Montpellier in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 4-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Montpellier 2-2-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier?
The statistical background for Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.