Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Rodez at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Ligue 2 clash, Regular Season - 16 as Rodez welcome RED Star FC 93 to Stade Paul-Lignon. Kick-off is set for Saturday 2 January 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Rodez stand at 5W 3D 2L from 10 Ligue 2 matches — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W L W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Rodez have played only a handful of Ligue 2 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Rodez's home record at Stade Paul-Lignon: 6W 4D 0L from 10 Ligue 2 appearances (2.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Ligue 2 games this season, RED Star FC 93 have recorded 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W D D L W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.60. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. RED Star FC 93 have played only a handful of Ligue 2 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Ligue 2 this season, RED Star FC 93 have posted 5W 2D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.80 PPG (Rodez) versus 1.50 (RED Star FC 93). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Rodez register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant matches, RED Star FC 93 in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Rodez, 1 for RED Star FC 93 and 3 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 12 May 2026, ended 3–2 with Rodez winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Rodez trading profile (39 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 78% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
RED Star FC 93 trading profile (39 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 61% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 39% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Rodez 74% and RED Star FC 93 51% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Rodez 54% | RED Star FC 93 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Rodez 1.36 xG and RED Star FC 93 1.28 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Rodez attack 1.273 / defence 1.023 | RED Star FC 93 attack 0.984 / defence 0.892. League average goals — home 1.201 / away 1.274. Rodez carry an above-average attack strength of 1.273 — their λ of 1.36 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 38 Rodez games / 38 RED Star FC 93 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Rodez 36% | Draw 32% | RED Star FC 93 32%. Fair-value odds: Rodez 2.78 | Draw 3.12 | RED Star FC 93 3.12. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.65. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.65 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Rodez as the most likely outcome at 36% — marginal model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Rodez offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.65 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 49% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Rodez 80% | RED Star FC 93 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: Stade Paul-Lignon • Kick-off: Saturday 2 Jan 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Rodez 36% | Draw 32% | RED Star FC 93 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 57% | xG Rodez 1.36 / RED Star FC 93 1.28 • Poisson strength factors: Rodez attack 1.273 / def 1.023 | RED Star FC 93 attack 0.984 / def 0.892 | league avg home 1.201 / away 1.274 • Poisson stance: Rodez (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.36
Rodez xG
Expected Goals
1.28
RED Star FC 93 xG
57%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 kick off?
Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Saturday 2 January 2027 at Stade Paul-Lignon.
Where is Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 being played?
The match is being played at Stade Paul-Lignon.
What competition is Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 part of?
Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Rodez vs RED Star FC 93?
Our statistical model gives Rodez a 36% chance of winning, RED Star FC 93 a 32% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Rodez the favourite.
Will both teams score in Rodez vs RED Star FC 93?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Rodez and RED Star FC 93 will score (BTTS).
Will Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Rodez and RED Star FC 93?
Record (5 meetings): Rodez 1W | Draws 3 | RED Star FC 93 1W.
What form are Rodez and RED Star FC 93 in?
Rodez (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-W-D-L. RED Star FC 93 (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Rodez's attacking strength (1.27x league average) is weighed against RED Star FC 93's defensive record (0.89x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.36. The same calculation in reverse, RED Star FC 93's attack versus Rodez's defence, projects 1.28 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/38 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (8.7%), 2-1 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Rodez Win
36%
2.77
32%
3.16
32%
3.10
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.7%
Home win
0 – 1
9.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.36
Rodez xG
Total xG
2.65
1.28
RED Star FC 93 xG
2.77
36%
Home win
3.16
32%
Draw
3.10
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.77
43%
BTTS No
2.30
Clean Sheet
28%
3.61
26%
3.91
Win to Nil
10%
10.01
8%
12.12
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.1 | 9.1 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.7 | 12.4 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 8.5 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Rodez vs RED Star FC 93?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Rodez and RED Star FC 93 expected to score?
The model projects 1.36 expected goals for Rodez and 1.28 for RED Star FC 93, a combined total of 2.65.
How confident is the prediction model for Rodez vs RED Star FC 93?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Rodez's recent record stands at 18W 14D 7L from 39 games, a 1.74 PPG return, with W-L-W-D-L in the last five. It's still early in the season for Rodez, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
RED Star FC 93, meanwhile, have gone 17W 12D 10L across 39 games — 1.62 PPG, with W-D-D-L-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for RED Star FC 93, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Rodez on 1.74 PPG, RED Star FC 93 on 1.62. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Rodez have managed 9W 7D 2L from 18 games — 1.89 PPG in front of their own supporters.
RED Star FC 93's away record stands at 10W 3D 5L across 18 trips, a 1.83 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Rodez are averaging 1.51 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per game recently; RED Star FC 93 are on 1.33 scored and 1.18 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Rodez have seen both teams score in 74% of their recent games.
Defensively: RED Star FC 93 in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 39 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Rodez
Early Season
RED Star FC 93
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Rodez and RED Star FC 93 in coming into this match?
Rodez have gone 18W 14D 7L in their last 39 games (1.74 PPG), while RED Star FC 93 have gone 17W 12D 10L in their last 39 (1.62 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Rodez at home or RED Star FC 93 away?
Rodez's home record (1.89 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Rodez at home: 1.89 PPG; RED Star FC 93 away: 1.83 PPG.
Have Rodez or RED Star FC 93 been keeping clean sheets recently?
Rodez have kept a clean sheet in 18% of their recent games, RED Star FC 93 in 38%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
5 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to January 2025. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Ligue 2, Ligue 1 all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 12 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
Rodez's record when hosting RED Star FC 93 specifically: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
1
Rodez
3
Draws
1
RED Star FC 93
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Rodez and RED Star FC 93?
From 5 meetings on record, Rodez have won 1, RED Star FC 93 have won 1, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Rodez and RED Star FC 93 last play each other?
They last met on 12 May 2026, when RED Star FC 93 2-3 Rodez.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Rodez are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
RED Star FC 93 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Rodez 78%, RED Star FC 93 39% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Rodez) and 50% (RED Star FC 93).
On the defensive side: RED Star FC 93 in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Rodez home games / RED Star FC 93 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Rodez play RED Star FC 93?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 78% of Rodez's games and 39% of RED Star FC 93's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Rodez vs RED Star FC 93 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Rodez's recent games and 50% of RED Star FC 93's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Rodez and RED Star FC 93 tend to score early?
Rodez have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, RED Star FC 93 in 61% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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