The Matchday 24 clash in Ligue 1 between Saint-Étienne and Nice will take place on March 1 at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. Saint-Étienne vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 45%.
Predicted lineups for Saint-Étienne vs. Nice
Saint-Étienne (4-3-3): Etienne Green – Yvann Maçon, Harold Moukoudi, Timothée Kolodziejczak, Gabriel Silva – Mahdi Camara, Yvan Neyou, Zaydou Youssouf – Denis Bouanga, Wahbi Khazri, Arnaud Nordin.
Nice (4-4-2): Walter Benitez – Youcef Atal, Jean-Clair Todibo, Dante, Hassane Kamara – Morgan Schneiderlin, Hicham Boudaoui, Khephren Thuram, Alexis Claude-Maurice – Amine Gouiri, Kasper Dolberg.
Saint-Étienne
Claude Puel's team is struggling at the bottom of the table, having failed to win in their last five Ligue 1 matches (2 draws, 3 losses). With just 22 points, they are in the relegation zone and desperately need a victory to boost their survival hopes. Saint-Étienne has shown some resilience at home, managing to avoid defeat in 3 of their last 5 matches at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium (1 win, 2 draws).
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in Ligue 1 (1 win, 2 draws).
- Saint-Étienne has scored at least once in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- In 6 of Saint-Étienne's last 8 matches in Ligue 1, the total goals have been under 2.5.
Nice
Christophe Galtier's side is pushing for a European spot, currently sitting in 5th place with 42 points. Nice has been solid on the road, with only 1 loss in their last 6 away Ligue 1 matches (3 wins, 2 draws). They have managed to keep a clean sheet in three of those games, showcasing their defensive strength.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in Ligue 1 (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Nice has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 6 away games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Nice's last 7 away matches in Ligue 1.
Saint-Étienne vs. Nice: Match Prediction
Saint-Étienne is fighting for survival and will aim to leverage their home advantage to secure crucial points. However, they face a tough challenge against a Nice side that has been impressive on the road this season. Given the defensive solidity of both teams and their recent form, this match is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
