Saint-Étienne vs Nantes: match statistics
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Saint-Étienne vs Nantes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne plays Nantes in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Nantes has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 2.44 goals per game and allows 0.89. Nantes scores 1.22 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Saint-Étienne's games and 56% of Nantes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 56%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.52 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 14.1 shots per game, while Nantes takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Nantes leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Nantes, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.34 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.4 pts / game - Nantes
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 100% better for: goals scored per game.
2.44 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.22 goals / game - Nantes
Saint-Étienne is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.78 goals / game - Nantes
Saint-Étienne scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Nantes scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 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 - Nantes
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 133% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / game - Nantes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 78%. 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.
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). 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
Nantes
* 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 | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.72 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 58% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 48% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 62% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Saint-Étienne and Nantes play?
Saint-Étienne face Nantes on October 24, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Nantes?
Saint-Étienne score 2.44 goals per game on average and Nantes 1.22. The Ligue 2 average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 56% of Nantes's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Nantes in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Nantes 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Nantes?
The statistical background for Saint-Étienne vs Nantes — 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.