Saint Etienne vs Montpellier

Saint Etienne come into this on the back of an impressive 5-match winning run, having taken 15 points from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output stands at 17 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 2 clean sheets in that period. Notably, Saint Etienne are on a 5-match winning streak, which will fill them with belief heading into this contest. At the back, they have been difficult to break down, conceding 1.2 goals per game on average.

On the other side, Montpellier have had a contrasting run of results. Montpellier are in impressive form with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats from their last 5 outings. With 7 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (0.6 per game).

The statistics point towards an open game here. Both teams have been involved in matches with plenty of goalmouth action recently, and the tactical setup suggests a similar pattern could emerge. As the stronger side on paper, Saint Etienne will want to dictate proceedings. However, Montpellier will be well aware of the threat they pose and may look to frustrate and hit on the break.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 1-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 67%. Kick-off in the Ligue 2 awaits.