French Ligue 2, round 9 · Saturday, 17 October, MSK

Red Star — Saint-Étienne

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Model prediction for 17 October

Red Star31%
Draw30%
Saint-Étienne40%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Saint-Étienne are slightly stronger: 40% against 31%, draw 30%.

2.6 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.6).

Over 2.5 goals — 48%, both teams to score — 55%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Saint-Étienne are about 0.3 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Red Star — Saint-Étienne What is xG?1.2–1.4
Red Star not to lose60%
Saint-Étienne not to lose69%
No draw70%
Both teams to score: yes55%
Both teams to score: no45%
Total over 2.548%
Total under 2.552%

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Form

Red Star

  • 10.10away · Clermont Foot3:2
  • 19.09away · Guingamp3:1
  • 14.09Metz1:0
  • 04.09away · Laval2:1
  • 29.08Reims1:4

Saint-Étienne

  • 10.10Rodez2:0
  • 19.09away · Metz2:2
  • 12.09away · Dunkerque1:2
  • 05.09Montpellier3:1
  • 31.08away · Dijon3:2

Head to head

  • 07.03.2026Saint-Étienne — Red Star2:0
  • 01.11.2025Red Star — Saint-Étienne2:1

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
1, PromotionSaint-Étienne861121–8+1319
2, PromotionRed Star852112–9+317
3, Promotion play-offsMontpellier84318–5+315

Season 2026/27

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Ligue 2 on the same day

  • 1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 2:12.8
  • 1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 2:02.4

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 40% will not happen in roughly 60 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →