Ligue 2
Saint-Étienne vs Nantes
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Saint-Étienne vs Nantes Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Saint-Étienne vs Nantes carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 24/10 (Saturday) at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Saint-Étienne vs Nantes prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Saint-Étienne vs Nantes
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Saint-Étienne vs Nantes call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Saint-Étienne the side to beat, with roughly 54% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Saint-Étienne Preview
Saint-Étienne reach this fixture 9 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne stand:
In this competition
7 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.44 points per game
22 scored, at 2.44 a game
8 conceded, at 0.89 a game
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne, season-wide
7 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Irvin Cardona, 5 goals
Most assists: Jakob Breum, 5 assists
Recent results — Saint-Étienne
17/10/2026 14:00
10/10/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 14:00
12/09/2026 14:00
05/09/2026 14:00
Nantes: how they are travelling
Nantes come in 9 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what FC Nantes have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
0.89 points per game
11 scored, at 1.22 a game
16 conceded, at 1.78 a game
FC Nantes, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kilian Corredor, 2 goals
Most assists: Wilitty Younoussa, 2 assists
Recent results — FC Nantes
17/10/2026 08:00
10/10/2026 08:00
19/09/2026 08:00
12/09/2026 08:00
07/09/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Saint-Étienne
Recent meetings have tended to go Saint-Étienne's way against Nantes.
From 20 match(es):
Saint-Étienne: 7 win(s)
Nantes: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Saint-Étienne vs Nantes prediction.
Form comparison Saint-Étienne vs Nantes
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Saint-Étienne
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
W
|
2.44 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 78% | 100% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2.44 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.71 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.78 | 1.11 |
Away Team
Nantes
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
W
|
0.89 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.8 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.58 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.17 | 1.12 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Saint-Étienne vs Nantes
Match: Saint-Étienne vs Nantes
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
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Stats
The statistics for Saint Etienne vs Nantes that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.38
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
63%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 70%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 48%
Cards
2
League: 3.96
Corners
10.75
League: 9.27
Home Team
Saint-Étienne
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
W
|
2.44 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 78% | 100% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2.44 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.71 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.78 | 1.11 |
Away Team
Nantes
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
W
|
0.89 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.8 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.58 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.17 | 1.12 |
Corners
8.22 / Match
+18% Corners / Match
Nantes received +18% more corners than Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2
9.67 / Match
Red Star
(5)
Rodez
(1)
Metz
(6)
Dunkerque
(3)
Montpellier
(5)
Dijon
(3)
Grenoble Foot 38
(6)(8)
Dunkerque
(7)
Reims
(6)
Boulogne
(6)
Sochaux
(4)
Nancy
(5)
Guingamp
(4)
Rodez
Cards
1.56 / Match
+7% Cards / Match
Nantes received +7% more cards than Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2
1.67 / Match
Red Star
(2)
Rodez
(1)
Metz
(4)
Dunkerque
(2)
Montpellier
(1)
Dijon
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(1)(3)
Dunkerque
(2)
Reims
(1)
Boulogne
(2)
Sochaux
(2)
Nancy
(1)
Guingamp
(2)
Rodez
Goals Scored
2.44 / Match
+100%
Saint-Étienne is +100% better in terms of goals scored
1.22 / Match
Red Star
(1)
Rodez
(2)
Metz
(2)
Dunkerque
(1)
Montpellier
(3)
Dijon
(3)
Grenoble Foot 38
(4)(2)
Dunkerque
(0)
Reims
(2)
Boulogne
(0)
Sochaux
(1)
Nancy
(3)
Guingamp
(2)
Rodez
Goals Conceded
0.89 / Match
+50%
Nantes condeded +50% more goals than Saint-Étienne
1.78 / Match
Red Star
(0)
Rodez
(0)
Metz
(2)
Dunkerque
(2)
Montpellier
(1)
Dijon
(2)
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)(3)
Dunkerque
(0)
Reims
(1)
Boulogne
(1)
Sochaux
(0)
Nancy
(3)
Guingamp
(5)
Rodez
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 2.44 |
| 2 |
Montpellier
|
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
| 3 |
Reims
|
9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 4 |
Red Star
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 5 |
Nancy
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 6 |
Pau
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 1.56 |
| 7 |
Metz
|
9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 8 |
Annecy
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 9 |
Dijon
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Sochaux
|
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 11 |
Dunkerque
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 12 |
Boulogne
|
9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 13 |
Guingamp
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 14 |
Nantes
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 15 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 16 |
Clermont
|
9 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 7 | 0.78 |
| 17 |
Rodez
|
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 7 | 0.78 |
| 18 |
Laval
|
9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 6 | 0.67 |
Odds
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