Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier: match statistics
Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne played against Montpellier in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Final score: 3:1.
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 2.56 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 56% for BTTS and 44% 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 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% 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 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 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 are on an impressive run of 5 consecutive victories, scoring 17 goals in the process, while Montpellier have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last five matches. At home, the hosts have won 100% of their games, averaging 3.5 goals and creating chances worth 2.07 xG, while allowing opponents just 0.55 xG. Montpellier remain unbeaten away from home and have yet to concede a goal on the road, but their attack averages only 1 goal per match from 1.31 xG. Saint-Étienne’s advantage in chance creation could prove decisive: the hosts average 20 shots and 7 on target, compared with 11.5 and 4.5 for the visitors, while also enjoying 63% possession. Montpellier’s solid defense reduces the risk of a heavy defeat, but the scale of the leaders’ attacking superiority points to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Montpellier’s highly solid defense: the visitors have not conceded in their league matches so far, recording a 100% clean-sheet rate and 0% BTTS. Saint-Étienne score just 0.5 goals per home game and failed to score in 50% of such fixtures, despite averaging 20 shots and 6 shots on target. The hosts are in excellent form, averaging 3.4 goals scored across their last 5 matches, but Montpellier conceded only 0.6 goals per game over the same period. Saint-Étienne’s xG from their last five appearances stands at 1.80, but their low 3% finishing rate reduces the likelihood of breaking through the opposition’s defense. Therefore, the scenario in which at least one team fails to score is slightly more likely than both sides finding the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Saint-Étienne are in excellent attacking form: they have averaged 3.4 goals over their last 5 matches, along with 1.8 xG per game. The hosts also create plenty of chances at home, averaging 20 shots and 6 on target, while Montpellier have allowed opponents 1.53 xG across their last five appearances. However, the visitors are more conservative, conceding just 0.6 goals per game over this run, with only 20% of their recent matches going Over 2.5 goals. For this reason, the projected total of 2.80 goals does not provide an equally strong edge on Over 2.5, although it indicates a high probability of at least two goals. The strongest selection is Over 1.5, supported by the hosts’ attacking form and the combined xG potential of both teams.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is Saint-Étienne leading at the break and the home side securing the win, as they have won their last five matches, while Montpellier have recorded three wins and two draws. Saint-Étienne led at half-time in 80% of their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals in the first halves, whereas Montpellier failed to score before the break during the same period and were level after 45 minutes in 100% of their matches. The hosts are also creating significantly more chances: their average xG stands at 2.07 compared with their opponents’ 1.31, while their shots on target average 6.0 against Montpellier’s 4.5. After the interval, Saint-Étienne continue to score an average of 1.4 goals across their last five matches, further strengthening the likelihood of them retaining or extending their lead. Montpellier remain unbeaten, but their very cautious starts and lower attacking potential point more towards a home win than a turnaround.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | 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 games), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 games).
Montpellier scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 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 - 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 | 2.56 | ▼ 1.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 44% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 29% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 58% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
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
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 3:1 Montpellier. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% 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.