Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38: match statistics
Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Saint-Étienne played Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 22 August 2026. Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Saint-Étienne: 2-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Grenoble Foot 38: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Saint-Étienne scores 3.00 and concedes 0.50 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 scores 1.00 and concedes 2.00. League average: 2.16 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Saint-Étienne 50%, Grenoble Foot 38 50%. Over 2.5: Saint-Étienne 100%, Grenoble Foot 38 50%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
Saint-Étienne has higher xG: 1.77 vs 0.88. Saint-Étienne: 18.0 shots per match, Grenoble Foot 38: 9.0.
Match halves
Saint-Étienne: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 1.00. Grenoble Foot 38: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Saint-Étienne: 16-30 (3 goals). Grenoble Foot 38: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.16 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 32%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 50%.
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 top the home league table and have won both of their league matches, while Grenoble remain pointless away from home after one defeat. The hosts average 3 goals at home, generate 1.96 xG and register as many as 22 shots per match, clearly surpassing Grenoble’s 9 attempts and 0.84 xG away from home. The advantage in game control is equally important: Saint-Étienne average 60% possession, compared with just 42% for the visitors. Grenoble’s away defence concedes an average of 4 goals and 1.94 xG against them, so they should struggle to contain the in-form hosts, who have won 4 of their last 5 matches. Grenoble are capable of scoring, but their latest away result was a defeat, while their record across the last five matches stands at just 2 wins and 2 defeats, further strengthening the case for a Saint-Étienne victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Grenoble’s limited attacking efficiency: in their last 5 matches, the team scored an average of just 0.8 goals, while both teams scored in only 20% of those games. Saint-Étienne are in excellent offensive form, with 15 goals and an average of 3.0 goals across their last five appearances, making a home win with the visitors failing to score a realistic scenario. The hosts have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their league matches so far, while their average xG conceded stands at just 1.02. Grenoble create few high-quality chances, averaging 0.84 xG over the season and 0.83 xG in their last five matches. Although the visitors’ defence has allowed an average of 1.51 xG in the latest run of games, increasing Saint-Étienne’s chances of scoring, Grenoble’s weaker goal outlook tilts the prediction towards at least one team failing to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Saint-Étienne are in very good attacking form, averaging 3.0 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Grenoble conceded only 1.0 goal per game during the same period. The visitors scored just 0.8 goals per match in their last five outings, with an average xG of 0.83, which limits the prospect of a high-scoring game from both sides. The hosts created chances worth an average of 1.28 xG, while Grenoble allowed opponents 1.51 xG, making a Saint-Étienne tally of around 1–2 goals the most realistic outcome. Although the hosts’ matches had gone Over 2.5 goals in their last 5 games, only 20% of Grenoble’s recent matches featured at least 3 goals, so Under 3.5 has a clear edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Saint-Étienne have won 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging 3.0 goals per game, while Grenoble are scoring just 0.8. The hosts were leading at the break in 80% of those matches and averaged 1.6 first-half goals, whereas the visitors failed to lead at half-time in any of them and managed just 0.2 goals. The difference in quality is also reflected in their defensive form: Saint-Étienne concede an average of 1.2 goals, while Grenoble have lost 40% of their last five outings. After the interval, the hosts continue to score an average of 1.4 goals, making a home lead at half-time followed by a victory at the final whistle the most strongly data-supported scenario for the HT/FT market.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Saint-Étienne | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.55 | 0.50 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Saint-Étienne is 500% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Saint-Étienne · 0.5 pts / match - Grenoble Foot 38
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 200% better for: goals scored per match.
3 goals / match - Saint-Étienne · 1 goals / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Saint-Étienne is 300% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.5 goals / match - Saint-Étienne · 2 goals / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Saint-Étienne scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Grenoble Foot 38 keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
Grenoble Foot 38 scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Saint-Étienne
Over / Under - Grenoble Foot 38
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / match - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Grenoble Foot 38 - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Saint-Étienne
Grenoble Foot 38
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.50 | 2.16 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 32% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 36% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 40% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (2): Saint-Étienne 0 - 2 - 0 Grenoble Foot 38. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 4:0 Grenoble Foot 38. 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 Grenoble Foot 38?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Saint-Étienne won 0, Grenoble Foot 38 won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38?
Saint-Étienne score 3.00 goals per game on average and Grenoble Foot 38 1.00. The Ligue 2 average is 2.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 50% of Grenoble Foot 38's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Grenoble Foot 38 in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Grenoble Foot 38 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.