Saint Etienne 1-3 Monaco – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Monaco (44%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Saint Etienne face Monaco.
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Analysis
Monaco make the trip to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to face Saint Etienne in Ligue 1, Regular Season - 32. The match kicks off on Saturday 3 May 2025 at 20:05 UTC.
Current Form
Saint Etienne's overall Ligue 1 record this term: 2W 3D 5L from 10 games (0.90 PPG). Last five: L L D W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 2.60 conceded. However, 2.60 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Saint Etienne's home record at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard: 3W 3D 4L from 10 Ligue 1 appearances (1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Monaco (all games): 5W 3D 2L across 10 Ligue 1 outings this term — 1.80 points per game. Last five: W L W D D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling in Ligue 1 this season, Monaco have posted 1W 4D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Monaco are 0.90 PPG clear of Saint Etienne in recent Ligue 1 fixtures (1.80 vs 0.90). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Saint Etienne register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant games, Monaco in 80%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
H2H Analysis
Across the last 3 meetings, Monaco have the stronger historical record — 3 wins to Saint Etienne's 0, with 0 draws in the mix.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.3 goals per game across 3 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 17 Aug 2024, ended 0–1 with Monaco winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Monaco have won 3 of 3 previous encounters, and at 3.3 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading & In-Play
Saint Etienne — key trading statistics (65 games, 32 at home): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games).
Monaco — key trading statistics (65 games, 32 at away): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 72% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 69% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Saint Etienne 43% versus Monaco 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Saint Etienne 46% | Monaco 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Saint Etienne 1.51 xG and Monaco 1.77 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 0.987 / defence 1.412 | Monaco attack 0.899 / defence 1.024. League average goals — home 1.490 / away 1.397. Data: 31 Saint Etienne games / 65 Monaco games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Saint Etienne 33% | Draw 23% | Monaco 44%. Fair-value odds: Saint Etienne 3.03 | Draw 4.35 | Monaco 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.28. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.28 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (1.51 / 1.77) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Monaco are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Monaco if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.28 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 64% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.3 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 65% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Saint Etienne 70% | Monaco 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% 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: Saint Etienne vs Monaco | Competition: Ligue 1, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard • Kick-off: Saturday 3 May 2025, 20:05 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Saint Etienne 33% | Draw 23% | Monaco 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% | BTTS 65% | xG Saint Etienne 1.51 / Monaco 1.77 • Poisson strength factors: Saint Etienne attack 0.987 / def 1.412 | Monaco attack 0.899 / def 1.024 | league avg home 1.490 / away 1.397 • Poisson stance: Monaco (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.51
Saint Etienne xG
Expected Goals
1.77
Monaco xG
65%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
64%
Over 2.5
42%
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 Monaco kick off?
Saint Etienne vs Monaco kicked off at 20:05 on Saturday 3 May 2025 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What was the final score in Saint Etienne vs Monaco?
Saint Etienne 1 - 3 Monaco.
Where is Saint Etienne vs Monaco being played?
The match is being played at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What competition is Saint Etienne vs Monaco part of?
Saint Etienne vs Monaco is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Ligue 1 (France).
Who is favourite to win Saint Etienne vs Monaco?
Our statistical model gives Saint Etienne a 33% chance of winning, Monaco a 44% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Monaco the favourite.
Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs Monaco?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both Saint Etienne and Monaco will score (BTTS).
Will Saint Etienne vs Monaco have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 64%.
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Monaco?
Record (3 meetings): Saint Etienne 0W | Draws 0 | Monaco 3W.
What form are Saint Etienne and Monaco in?
Saint Etienne (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.60 | L5 L-L-D-W-L. Monaco (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-L-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Saint Etienne's attack at 0.99x the league average against Monaco's defence at 1.02x — combine the two and it projects 1.51 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Monaco's attack (0.90x) against Saint Etienne's defence (1.41x) — and the away total comes out at 1.77.
These ratings are built from 31/65 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 11.4% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (8.9%), 2-1 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Monaco Win
33%
3.05
23%
4.33
44%
2.27
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.9%
Away win
2 – 1
7.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.51
Saint Etienne xG
Total xG
3.28
1.77
Monaco xG
3.05
33%
Home win
4.33
23%
Draw
2.27
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
64%
Over 2.5
1.56
36%
Under 2.5
2.78
42%
Over 3.5
2.38
58%
Under 3.5
1.72
23%
Over 4.5
4.35
77%
Under 4.5
1.30
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.55
35%
BTTS No
2.83
Clean Sheet
17%
5.89
22%
4.51
Win to Nil
6%
17.94
10%
10.23
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 5.7 | 10.1 | 8.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 4.3 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 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 Saint Etienne vs Monaco?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.4%.
How many goals are Saint Etienne and Monaco expected to score?
The model projects 1.51 expected goals for Saint Etienne and 1.77 for Monaco, a combined total of 3.28.
How confident is the prediction model for Saint Etienne vs Monaco?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 65 outings, Saint Etienne have picked up 1.35 PPG on a 25W 13D 27L record — L-L-D-W-L across the most recent five.
Monaco's form line: 36W 14D 15L from 65 games, 1.88 PPG, last five W-L-W-D-D.
Put side by side, Monaco are the form team by 0.53 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Saint Etienne.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Saint Etienne have posted 1.69 PPG from 32 outings (16W 6D 10L).
On the road, Monaco have gone 15W 8D 9L from 32 away games — 1.66 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Saint Etienne are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.52 conceded per game recently; Monaco are on 1.94 scored and 1.20 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Monaco in 60%.
Last 65 Results — Ligue 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Saint Etienne
Current Season
Monaco
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Saint Etienne and Monaco in coming into this match?
Saint Etienne have gone 25W 13D 27L in their last 65 games (1.35 PPG), while Monaco have gone 36W 14D 15L in their last 65 (1.88 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Saint Etienne at home or Monaco away?
Saint Etienne's home record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Saint Etienne at home: 1.69 PPG; Monaco away: 1.66 PPG.
Have Saint Etienne or Monaco been keeping clean sheets recently?
Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 34% of their recent games, Monaco in 34%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 1. It has been a while since the last meeting — 3 May 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: Monaco have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Monaco won 1-4 on 23 Apr 2022, 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 Monaco — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Saint Etienne
0
Draws
4
Monaco
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Monaco?
From 4 meetings on record, Saint Etienne have won 0, Monaco have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Saint Etienne and Monaco last play each other?
They last met on 3 May 2025, when Saint Etienne 1-3 Monaco.
Who has won more matches between Saint Etienne and Monaco?
Monaco have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Saint Etienne are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
Monaco are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Saint Etienne 47%, Monaco 72% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Saint Etienne) and 69% (Monaco). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 28% and 41% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Saint Etienne keep a clean sheet in 34% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Saint Etienne home games / Monaco 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 Monaco?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 47% of Saint Etienne's games and 72% of Monaco's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Saint Etienne vs Monaco usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 44% of Saint Etienne's matches and 69% of Monaco's.
Do Saint Etienne and Monaco tend to score early?
Saint Etienne have had a goal before half-time in 72% of their recent matches, Monaco in 78% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Monaco cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Saint Etienne.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Monaco beat Saint Etienne 1-3 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Regular Season - 32, 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 1.51 xG and Monaco 1.77 xG, a combined 3.28. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Monaco outscored their 1.77 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Saint Etienne attack 0.99 / defence 1.41 against Monaco attack 0.90 / defence 1.02, drawn from 31/65 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Saint Etienne 33% | Draw 23% | Monaco 44%, with Monaco to win its most likely call at 44%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 64%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 84% and landed. Over 3.5 was 42% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 65% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Saint Etienne 46%, Monaco 63%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Saint Etienne's trading profile (65 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Monaco's trading profile (65 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Monaco arrived the stronger side — 1.88 PPG against 1.35. Form held, and they took the win. Saint Etienne (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.25 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Monaco (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.88 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 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.