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
Key match information
Saint-Étienne played Red Star in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Saint-Étienne: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Red Star: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Saint-Étienne scores 1.76 and concedes 1.16 goals per match. Red Star scores 1.20 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.46 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Saint-Étienne 48%, Red Star 44%. Over 2.5: Saint-Étienne 60%, Red Star 52%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Saint-Étienne has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.25. Saint-Étienne: 13.2 shots per match, Red Star: 11.3.
Match halves
Saint-Étienne: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Red Star: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.64.
Goals by minute
Saint-Étienne: 31-45+ (9 goals). Red Star: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.46 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Saint-Étienne is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.76 goals / match - Saint-Étienne · 1.2 goals / match - Red Star
Red Star is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.16 goals / match - Saint-Étienne · 1 goals / match - Red Star
Saint-Étienne scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Red Star keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 matches).
Red Star scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - Red Star
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / match - Saint-Étienne · 1.36 pts / match - Red Star
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Red Star - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Saint-Étienne
Red Star
* 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 | Red Star | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Saint-Étienne 0 - 0 - 1 Red Star. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.