Saint Etienne 0-2 Marseille – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Marseille at 56%, yet other data sources diverge — this Saint Etienne vs Marseille fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Marseille make the trip to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to face Saint Etienne in Ligue 1, Regular Season - 14. The match kicks off on Sunday 8 December 2024 at 19:45 UTC.
Current Form
Saint Etienne's overall Ligue 1 record this term: 4W 1D 5L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: L W L W L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. 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 1D 2L from 10 Ligue 1 appearances (2.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — 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. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Saint Etienne are significantly better at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard than their overall form suggests.
Marseille have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Ligue 1 outings this season: 6W 1D 3L. Last five: L W L W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.30. 2 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 Marseille, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Ligue 1 this season, Marseille have posted 7W 1D 2L from 10 away outings — 2.20 PPG. They are averaging 2.50 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Marseille arrive in superior form — a 0.60 PPG advantage (1.90 vs 1.30) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Saint Etienne lead 0W to 2W over the last 2 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 5.0 per game across 2 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 3 Apr 2022, ended 2–4 with Marseille winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 5.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Saint Etienne — key trading statistics (47 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time; they fail to score in 34% of games.
Marseille — key trading statistics (47 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 58% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Saint Etienne 30% versus Marseille 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Saint Etienne 40% | Marseille 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Saint Etienne 1.00 xG and Marseille 1.82 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 0.788 / defence 0.904 | Marseille attack 1.575 / defence 0.846. League average goals — home 1.499 / away 1.277. Saint Etienne's attack strength of 0.788 is below the league average — the 1.00 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Marseille have an above-average attack strength of 1.575 — the away xG of 1.82 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 13 Saint Etienne games / 47 Marseille games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Saint Etienne 20% | Draw 25% | Marseille 56%. Fair-value odds: Saint Etienne 5.00 | Draw 4.00 | Marseille 1.79. The model has a clear lean to Marseille (56%) — a 36pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.82. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.82 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Marseille as the most likely outcome at 56% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 25% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.82 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 53% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 54% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Saint Etienne 30% | Marseille 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Saint Etienne vs Marseille | Competition: Ligue 1, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard • Kick-off: Sunday 8 Dec 2024, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Saint Etienne 20% | Draw 25% | Marseille 56% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 54% | xG Saint Etienne 1.00 / Marseille 1.82 • Poisson strength factors: Saint Etienne attack 0.788 / def 0.904 | Marseille attack 1.575 / def 0.846 | league avg home 1.499 / away 1.277 • Poisson stance: Marseille (56%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.00
Saint Etienne xG
Expected Goals
1.82
Marseille xG
54%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
31%
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 Marseille kick off?
Saint Etienne vs Marseille kicked off at 19:45 on Sunday 8 December 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What was the final score in Saint Etienne vs Marseille?
Saint Etienne 0 - 2 Marseille.
Where is Saint Etienne vs Marseille being played?
The match is being played at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What competition is Saint Etienne vs Marseille part of?
Saint Etienne vs Marseille is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Ligue 1 (France).
Who is favourite to win Saint Etienne vs Marseille?
Our statistical model gives Saint Etienne a 20% chance of winning, Marseille a 56% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Marseille the favourite.
Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs Marseille?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Saint Etienne and Marseille will score (BTTS).
Will Saint Etienne vs Marseille have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Marseille?
Record (2 meetings): Saint Etienne 0W | Draws 0 | Marseille 2W.
What form are Saint Etienne and Marseille in?
Saint Etienne (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-W-L-W-L. Marseille (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-W-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Saint Etienne's attack at 0.79x the league average against Marseille's defence at 0.85x — combine the two and it projects 1.00 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Marseille's attack (1.57x) against Saint Etienne's defence (0.90x) — and the away total comes out at 1.82.
These ratings are built from 13/47 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 12.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-2 (9.9%), 1-2 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Marseille Win
20%
5.08
25%
4.08
56%
1.79
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
10.9%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
10.9%
Draw
0 – 2
9.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.00
Saint Etienne xG
Total xG
2.82
1.82
Marseille xG
5.08
20%
Home win
4.08
25%
Draw
1.79
56%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.86
46%
BTTS No
2.16
Clean Sheet
16%
6.16
37%
2.72
Win to Nil
3%
31.27
21%
4.87
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.0 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 6.0 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | 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 Marseille?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.3%.
How many goals are Saint Etienne and Marseille expected to score?
The model projects 1.00 expected goals for Saint Etienne and 1.82 for Marseille, a combined total of 2.82.
How confident is the prediction model for Saint Etienne vs Marseille?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 47 outings, Saint Etienne have picked up 1.57 PPG on a 22W 8D 17L record — L-W-L-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Saint Etienne is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Marseille's form line: 21W 13D 13L from 47 games, 1.62 PPG, last five L-W-L-W-W. The sample for Marseille is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.57 PPG for Saint Etienne against 1.62 for Marseille. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Saint Etienne have posted 2.00 PPG from 24 outings (15W 3D 6L). That's noticeably better than their 1.57 PPG overall — Saint Etienne are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Marseille have gone 9W 5D 10L from 24 away games — 1.33 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Saint Etienne come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Saint Etienne are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per game recently; Marseille are on 1.72 scored and 1.23 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Saint Etienne have seen both teams score in 30% of their recent games.
Defensively: Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 45% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 47 Results — Ligue 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Saint Etienne
Blended
Marseille
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Saint Etienne and Marseille in coming into this match?
Saint Etienne have gone 22W 8D 17L in their last 47 games (1.57 PPG), while Marseille have gone 21W 13D 13L in their last 47 (1.62 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Saint Etienne at home or Marseille away?
Saint Etienne's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Saint Etienne at home: 2.00 PPG; Marseille away: 1.33 PPG.
Have Saint Etienne or Marseille been keeping clean sheets recently?
Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 45% of their recent games, Marseille in 19%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 1. It has been a while since the last meeting — 15 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Marseille have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Marseille won 5-1 on 15 Feb 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Saint Etienne have gone 0W 0D 2L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Marseille — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Saint Etienne
0
Draws
4
Marseille
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Marseille?
From 4 meetings on record, Saint Etienne have won 0, Marseille have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Saint Etienne and Marseille last play each other?
They last met on 15 February 2025, when Marseille 5-1 Saint Etienne.
Who has won more matches between Saint Etienne and Marseille?
Marseille have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Saint Etienne see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.
Marseille 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 25% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Saint Etienne 33%, Marseille 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Saint Etienne) and 58% (Marseille).
On the defensive side: Saint Etienne keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; Marseille in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Saint Etienne home games / Marseille 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 Marseille?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Saint Etienne's recent matches and 62% of Marseille's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Saint Etienne vs Marseille usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Saint Etienne's recent games and 58% of Marseille's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Saint Etienne and Marseille tend to score early?
Saint Etienne have had a goal before half-time in 58% of their recent matches, Marseille in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Marseille cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Saint Etienne.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Marseille beat Saint Etienne 0-2 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Regular Season - 14, in the Ligue 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Saint Etienne 1.00 xG and Marseille 1.82 xG, a combined 2.82. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Saint Etienne fell 1.0 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Saint Etienne attack 0.79 / defence 0.90 against Marseille attack 1.57 / defence 0.85, drawn from 13/47 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Saint Etienne 20% | Draw 25% | Marseille 56%, with Marseille to win its most likely call at 56%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Saint Etienne 40%, Marseille 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 45%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Saint Etienne's trading profile (47 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 30% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 34% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Marseille's trading profile (47 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Saint Etienne 1.57 PPG, Marseille 1.62 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Marseille win broke the near-deadlock. Saint Etienne (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.38 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.75 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Marseille (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.46 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.