Saint-Étienne
- Saint-Etienne are currently second in Ligue 2 with 46 points from 25 games.
- AS Saint-Etienne boss Philippe Montanier has quickly got his team up to speed since his appointment in February 2026, but the French tactician’s men have won three games in a row and look the most likely to claim the spoils in Saturday’s clash with Red Star 93 Saint Ouen.
- But Saint-Etienne have made enough improvements under Montanier to feel confident of turning the tables on Saturday.
- Les Verts are playing in a more balanced and controlled way, taking a more possession-based approach and looking to overload the wings.
- Montanier has also brought in greater structure and defensive solidity.
Red Star 93 Saint Ouen
- Red Star 93 Saint Ouen are fourth on 41 points.
- Grégory Poirier has done a great job since taking over at Red Star in July 2024 and his team have been very compact, setting up a mid-to-low block and often giving up possession in order to hit teams on the break.
- The visitors have scored only 20 goals in 13 away games in Ligue 2, but they are a threat on the counter-attack and can make a game tricky for opponents.
- Zuriko Davitashvili is St. Etienne’s top scorer with 11 goals in 21 Ligue 2 appearances and has scored three in his last five appearances, but Red Star’s main outlet is Damien Durand with nine goals in 25 games.
Head-to-Head
Red Star, who have notched seven wins, three draws and just three defeats in 13 away Ligue 2 assignments this term, were 2-1 winners when these two last met in Ligue 2 four months ago.
Key Players
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Zuriko Davitashvili is St. Etienne’s top scorer with 11 goals in 21 Ligue 2 appearances and has scored three in his last five appearances, but Red Star’s main outlet is Damien Durand with nine goals in 25 games.
- Zuriko Davitashvili - 11 goals in 21 appearances; 3 in last 5.
- Damien Durand - 9 goals in 25 games.
Betting Insights
- Saint-Etienne to win at 1.72 looks the best bet, but there is a little value on Both Teams to Score - No at 2.01 because of the improvements the home side have made at the back.
- The 1.78 odds for Over 2.5 goals look a touch too short for a clash of two of the league’s better defensive sides, but the hosts could still win with a few goals on the board if they keep a clean sheet.
Prediction
Expect Montanier ’s men to control the ball and limit the chances that Red Star create, so a home win to nil looks the most likely outcome.
