Saint-Étienne vs Red Star: match statistics
Saint-Étienne presents impressive form, winning four of their last five matches, which translates to 2.4 points per match. The hosts dominate their home meetings with 58% wins, averaging 2.17 goals scored with just 1.17 conceded per match. Red Star, despite a decent away record (50% wins), is in a clear form crisis, earning only 1 point per match in the last five meetings. Saint-Étienne's advantage in possession (64% vs 56%), shot efficiency (15% vs 13%), and higher xG (1.58 vs 1.21) further speaks in their favor. The difference in goal difference at their respective venues (Saint-Étienne +12 vs Red Star +8 away) and the visitors' weaker disposition in recent weeks indicate a likely victory for the hosts, although Red Star's solid defense (50% clean sheets away) may make this a tight encounter.
Saint-Étienne vs Red Star: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne played against Red Star in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Red Star has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 1.16. Red Star scores 1.20 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Saint-Étienne's games and 44% of Red Star's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 52%, 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, 1.49 to 1.25 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 13.2 shots per game, while Red Star takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Red Star leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Red Star, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.46 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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 presents impressive form, winning four of their last five matches, which translates to 2.4 points per match. The hosts dominate their home meetings with 58% wins, averaging 2.17 goals scored with just 1.17 conceded per match. Red Star, despite a decent away record (50% wins), is in a clear form crisis, earning only 1 point per match in the last five meetings. Saint-Étienne's advantage in possession (64% vs 56%), shot efficiency (15% vs 13%), and higher xG (1.58 vs 1.21) further speaks in their favor. The difference in goal difference at their respective venues (Saint-Étienne +12 vs Red Star +8 away) and the visitors' weaker disposition in recent weeks indicate a likely victory for the hosts, although Red Star's solid defense (50% clean sheets away) may make this a tight 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 | Red Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / game - Red Star
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 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.2 goals / game - Red Star
Red Star is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.16 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 goals / game - Red Star
Saint-Étienne scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Red Star keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 meczów).
Red Star scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - Red Star
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.36 pts / game - Red Star
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 56%. 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.
Red Star - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 40%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Red Star
* 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 | Red Star | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.92 | 2.46 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 47% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 30% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 64% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 72% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Saint-Étienne's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Red Star. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Red Star?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 2:0 Red Star. 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 Red Star?
Saint-Étienne score 1.76 goals per game on average and Red Star 1.20. The Ligue 2 average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 44% of Red Star's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Red Star in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Red Star 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Red Star?
The statistical background for Saint-Étienne vs Red Star — 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.