Saint Etienne 2-0 Rodez – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Saint Etienne at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Saint Etienne vs Rodez fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Saint Etienne and Rodez meet at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Ligue 2, Promotion Play-offs - Final. This fixture gets under way on Friday 24 May 2024 at 19:30 UTC.
Current Form
Saint Etienne's overall Ligue 2 record this term: 6W 2D 2L from 10 games (2.00 PPG). Last five: W W D D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Saint Etienne's form when playing at home: 7W 2D 1L across 10 games at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this term (2.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Rodez have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 Ligue 2 outings this season: 5W 3D 2L. Last five: W L D W D. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.30. 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.
When travelling in Ligue 2 this season, Rodez have posted 5W 3D 2L from 10 away outings — 1.80 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 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.
A near-identical PPG reading — 2.00 for Saint Etienne, 1.80 for Rodez — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 4 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Saint Etienne, 2 for Rodez and 2 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 10 May 2024, ended 1–1 with a draw.
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.
Trading
Saint Etienne half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 37 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 52% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games).
Rodez half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 37 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Saint Etienne 49% versus Rodez 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Saint Etienne 46% | Rodez 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Saint Etienne 1.31 xG and Rodez 1.01 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 1.002 / defence 0.750 | Rodez attack 1.161 / defence 1.034. League average goals — home 1.265 / away 1.158. Saint Etienne's defence rating of 0.750 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 76 Saint Etienne games / 75 Rodez games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Saint Etienne 42% | Draw 30% | Rodez 27%. Fair-value odds: Saint Etienne 2.38 | Draw 3.33 | Rodez 3.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.32. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.32 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Saint Etienne are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Saint Etienne if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.32 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 41% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 48% on No. Form rates are neutral: Saint Etienne 40% | Rodez 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Saint Etienne vs Rodez | Competition: Ligue 2, Promotion Play-offs - Final | Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard • Kick-off: Friday 24 May 2024, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Saint Etienne 42% | Draw 30% | Rodez 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 48% | xG Saint Etienne 1.31 / Rodez 1.01 • Poisson strength factors: Saint Etienne attack 1.002 / def 0.750 | Rodez attack 1.161 / def 1.034 | league avg home 1.265 / away 1.158 • Poisson stance: Saint Etienne (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.31
Saint Etienne xG
Expected Goals
1.01
Rodez xG
48%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
41%
Over 2.5
20%
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 Rodez kick off?
Saint Etienne vs Rodez kicked off at 19:30 on Friday 24 May 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What was the final score in Saint Etienne vs Rodez?
Saint Etienne 2 - 0 Rodez.
Where is Saint Etienne vs Rodez being played?
The match is being played at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
What competition is Saint Etienne vs Rodez part of?
Saint Etienne vs Rodez is a Promotion Play-offs - Final fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Saint Etienne vs Rodez?
Our statistical model gives Saint Etienne a 42% chance of winning, Rodez a 27% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Saint Etienne the favourite.
Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs Rodez?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Saint Etienne and Rodez will score (BTTS).
Will Saint Etienne vs Rodez have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Rodez?
Record (4 meetings): Saint Etienne 0W | Draws 2 | Rodez 2W.
What form are Saint Etienne and Rodez in?
Saint Etienne (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-D-D-L. Rodez (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Saint Etienne's attack at 1.00x the league average against Rodez's defence at 1.03x — combine the two and it projects 1.31 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Rodez's attack (1.16x) against Saint Etienne's defence (0.75x) — and the away total comes out at 1.01.
These ratings are built from 76/75 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 14.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (11.5%), 1-0 (11.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Saint Etienne Win
42%
2.37
30%
3.30
27%
3.64
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.9%
Home win
0 – 1
9.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.31
Saint Etienne xG
Total xG
2.32
1.01
Rodez xG
2.37
42%
Home win
3.30
30%
Draw
3.64
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.10
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
36%
2.74
27%
3.71
Win to Nil
15%
6.49
7%
13.51
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Rodez?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are Saint Etienne and Rodez expected to score?
The model projects 1.31 expected goals for Saint Etienne and 1.01 for Rodez, a combined total of 2.32.
How confident is the prediction model for Saint Etienne vs Rodez?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 76 outings, Saint Etienne have picked up 1.59 PPG on a 34W 19D 23L record — W-W-D-D-L across the most recent five.
Rodez's form line: 26W 26D 24L from 76 games, 1.37 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-D.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.59 PPG for Saint Etienne against 1.37 for Rodez. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Saint Etienne have posted 1.81 PPG from 37 outings (20W 7D 10L).
On the road, Rodez have gone 12W 12D 13L from 37 away games — 1.30 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 1.46 goals scored and 1.16 conceded per game recently; Rodez are on 1.34 scored and 1.28 conceded.
Defensively: Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 76 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Saint Etienne
Current Season
Rodez
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Saint Etienne and Rodez in coming into this match?
Saint Etienne have gone 34W 19D 23L in their last 76 games (1.59 PPG), while Rodez have gone 26W 26D 24L in their last 76 (1.37 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Saint Etienne at home or Rodez away?
Saint Etienne's home record (1.81 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Saint Etienne at home: 1.81 PPG; Rodez away: 1.30 PPG.
Have Saint Etienne or Rodez been keeping clean sheets recently?
Saint Etienne have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, Rodez in 22%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to November 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Ligue 2, Ligue 1 all feature in the head-to-head log. The two were last together as recently as 15 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Saint Etienne won 4-0 on 16 Aug 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Saint Etienne have gone 2W 2D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Rodez — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Saint Etienne
3
Draws
3
Rodez
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Rodez?
From 8 meetings on record, Saint Etienne have won 2, Rodez have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Saint Etienne and Rodez last play each other?
They last met on 15 May 2026, when Saint Etienne 0-0 Rodez.
Who has won more matches between Saint Etienne and Rodez?
Rodez have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Saint Etienne see a goal before the break in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Rodez are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Saint Etienne 40%, Rodez 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Saint Etienne) and 46% (Rodez).
On the defensive side: Saint Etienne keep a clean sheet in 43% of their matches; Rodez in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Saint Etienne home games / Rodez 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 Rodez?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of Saint Etienne's recent matches and 57% of Rodez's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Saint Etienne vs Rodez usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Saint Etienne's recent games and 46% of Rodez's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Saint Etienne and Rodez tend to score early?
Saint Etienne have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Rodez in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Saint Etienne cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Rodez.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Saint Etienne beat Rodez 2-0 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Promotion Play-offs - Final, in the Ligue 2. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Saint Etienne 1.31 xG and Rodez 1.01 xG, a combined 2.32. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Rodez landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Saint Etienne attack 1.00 / defence 0.75 against Rodez attack 1.16 / defence 1.03, drawn from 76/75 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Saint Etienne 42% | Draw 30% | Rodez 27%, with Saint Etienne to win its most likely call at 42%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 41%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Saint Etienne 46%, Rodez 47%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Saint Etienne's trading profile (76 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.
Rodez's trading profile (76 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 26% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Saint Etienne 1.59 PPG, Rodez 1.37 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Saint Etienne win broke the near-deadlock. Saint Etienne (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.08 average — tighter than their form line. Rodez (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.