Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Saint Etienne at 53%, yet other data sources diverge — this Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Saint Etienne host RED Star FC 93 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 26. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 19 March 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Saint Etienne — All Games: 7W 1D 2L from 10 Ligue 2 outings this season, averaging 2.20 points per game. Last five: W L D W W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Saint Etienne, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Saint Etienne's home record at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard: 7W 2D 1L from 10 Ligue 2 appearances (2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Across all Ligue 2 games this season, RED Star FC 93 have recorded 5W 2D 3L from 10 outings — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W W W W L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for RED Star FC 93, so this record blends games from this season and last.
RED Star FC 93's form when playing away from home: 6W 1D 3L across 10 road games this term (1.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Saint Etienne are in the better shape of the two on current Ligue 2 data — 0.50 PPG ahead (2.20 vs 1.70). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 3 previous encounters have yielded 2 wins for Saint Etienne, 1 for RED Star FC 93 and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 17 Oct 2026, ended 1–0 with Saint Etienne 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 Profile
Saint Etienne in-play tendencies (43 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games).
RED Star FC 93 in-play tendencies (43 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Saint Etienne 46% versus RED Star FC 93 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Saint Etienne 60% | RED Star FC 93 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Saint Etienne 1.88 xG and RED Star FC 93 1.19 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: Saint Etienne attack 1.453 / defence 0.720 | RED Star FC 93 attack 1.239 / defence 0.958. League average goals — home 1.350 / away 1.337. Saint Etienne carry an above-average attack strength of 1.453 — their λ of 1.88 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. RED Star FC 93 have an above-average attack strength of 1.239 — the away xG of 1.19 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Saint Etienne's defence rating of 0.720 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 43 Saint Etienne games / 42 RED Star FC 93 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Saint Etienne 53% | Draw 24% | RED Star FC 93 23%. Fair-value odds: Saint Etienne 1.89 | Draw 4.17 | RED Star FC 93 4.35. Saint Etienne hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 59% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 3.07. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 59% — the 3.07 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.88 / 1.19) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Saint Etienne are the pick at 53% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Saint Etienne offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.07 combined xG gives a 59% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 60% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Saint Etienne 30% | RED Star FC 93 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard • Kick-off: Friday 19 Mar 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Saint Etienne 53% | Draw 24% | RED Star FC 93 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 59% | BTTS 60% | xG Saint Etienne 1.88 / RED Star FC 93 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: Saint Etienne attack 1.453 / def 0.720 | RED Star FC 93 attack 1.239 / def 0.958 | league avg home 1.350 / away 1.337 • Poisson stance: Saint Etienne (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.88
Saint Etienne xG
Expected Goals
1.19
RED Star FC 93 xG
60%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
59%
Over 2.5
37%
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 Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 kick off?
Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 19 March 2027 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Where is Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 being played?
The match is being played at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What competition is Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 part of?
Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93?
Our statistical model gives Saint Etienne a 53% chance of winning, RED Star FC 93 a 23% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Saint Etienne the favourite.
Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 will score (BTTS).
Will Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 59%.
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93?
Record (3 meetings): Saint Etienne 2W | Draws 0 | RED Star FC 93 1W.
What form are Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 in?
Saint Etienne (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-D-W-W. RED Star FC 93 (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Saint Etienne's attack at 1.45x the league average against RED Star FC 93's defence at 0.96x — combine the two and it projects 1.88 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, RED Star FC 93's attack versus Saint Etienne's defence, projects 1.19 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Saint Etienne Win
53%
1.89
24%
4.23
23%
4.26
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
1 – 0
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.88
Saint Etienne xG
Total xG
3.07
1.19
RED Star FC 93 xG
1.89
53%
Home win
4.23
24%
Draw
4.26
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
59%
Over 2.5
1.69
41%
Under 2.5
2.44
37%
Over 3.5
2.70
63%
Under 3.5
1.59
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.68
40%
BTTS No
2.48
Clean Sheet
30%
3.30
15%
6.56
Win to Nil
16%
6.24
4%
27.93
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.7 | 10.4 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.7%.
How many goals are Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 expected to score?
The model projects 1.88 expected goals for Saint Etienne and 1.19 for RED Star FC 93, a combined total of 3.07.
How confident is the prediction model for Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Saint Etienne's recent record stands at 23W 8D 12L from 43 games, a 1.79 PPG return, with W-L-D-W-W in the last five. The sample for Saint Etienne is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
RED Star FC 93, meanwhile, have gone 20W 12D 11L across 43 games — 1.67 PPG, with W-W-W-W-L in their last five. The sample for RED Star FC 93 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Saint Etienne on 1.79 PPG, RED Star FC 93 on 1.67. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Saint Etienne have managed 14W 3D 4L from 21 games — 2.14 PPG in front of their own supporters.
RED Star FC 93's away record stands at 12W 4D 5L across 21 trips, a 1.90 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Saint Etienne are averaging 1.72 goals scored and 1.09 conceded per game recently; RED Star FC 93 are on 1.37 scored and 1.16 conceded.
Defensively: Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their games; RED Star FC 93 in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 43 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Saint Etienne
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RED Star FC 93
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 in coming into this match?
Saint Etienne have gone 23W 8D 12L in their last 43 games (1.79 PPG), while RED Star FC 93 have gone 20W 12D 11L in their last 43 (1.67 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Saint Etienne at home or RED Star FC 93 away?
Saint Etienne's home record (2.14 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Saint Etienne at home: 2.14 PPG; RED Star FC 93 away: 1.90 PPG.
Have Saint Etienne or RED Star FC 93 been keeping clean sheets recently?
Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their recent games, RED Star FC 93 in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 runs to 3 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. The two were last together as recently as 17 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
Saint Etienne go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Last 3 Meetings
2
Saint Etienne
0
Draws
1
RED Star FC 93
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93?
From 3 meetings on record, Saint Etienne have won 2, RED Star FC 93 have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 last play each other?
They last met on 17 October 2026, when RED Star FC 93 0-1 Saint Etienne.
Who has won more matches between Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93?
Saint Etienne have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Saint Etienne are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time.
RED Star FC 93 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Saint Etienne 43%, RED Star FC 93 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 67% (Saint Etienne) and 52% (RED Star FC 93). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 48% and 24% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Saint Etienne keep a clean sheet in 48% of their matches; RED Star FC 93 in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Saint Etienne 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 Saint Etienne play RED Star FC 93?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 43% of Saint Etienne's recent matches and 48% of RED Star FC 93's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Saint Etienne vs RED Star FC 93 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Saint Etienne's matches and 52% of RED Star FC 93's.
Do Saint Etienne and RED Star FC 93 tend to score early?
Saint Etienne have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, RED Star FC 93 in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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