Matchday 30 in Ligue 1 will see Saint-Etienne face Lyon on April 20 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Saint-Etienne vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Saint-Etienne
After suffering two consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, Saint-Etienne drew their last match against Brest with a score of 3-3. The single point was not enough to lift them out of the relegation zone in the French championship standings, as they remain in 17th place. Notably, the team has the worst defense this season in Ligue 1, having conceded 67 goals, even more than the struggling Montpellier, who have let in 66. However, Saint-Etienne's attack is not as poor, as they have found the net in 7 of their last 8 league matches.
- Both teams scored in 12 of Saint-Etienne's last 15 Ligue 1 matches.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in Saint-Etienne's last 4 home matches in this tournament.
- The team has won with a +1.5 handicap in 4 of their last 5 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Saint-Etienne (4-3-3)
Gauthier Larsonneur – Leo Petro, Mickael Nade, Maxime Bernauer, Dennis Appiah – Pierre-Emmanuel Ekwah, Aimen Moueffek, Benjamin Bouchouari – Zuriko Davitashvili, Irvin Cardona, Lucas Stassin.
Defender Ivan Masson will miss the game due to yellow card accumulation.
Lyon
Lyon defeated Auxerre 3-1 in their last outing, marking their fifth win in six Ligue 1 matches (1 loss). The team has been particularly prolific in attack, scoring at least twice in each of their last 10 league games. In terms of total goals scored this season, Lyon trails only PSG, having netted 57 times. The club has climbed into the Champions League spots, now sitting in fourth place. Additionally, Lyon has won their last two encounters against Saint-Etienne, both by a score of 1-0.
- The team has won 7 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches (2 losses).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 9 of Lyon's last 10 matches in the top French division.
- Lyon has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-5-1)
Lucas Perry – Sael Kumbedi, Duje Caleta-Car, Moussa Niakhate, Abner – Nemanja Matic, Corentin Tolisso, Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada, Giorgi Mikautadze – Alexandre Lacazette.
Referee
Francois Letexier (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.9;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 27%.
Saint-Etienne vs. Lyon: Match Prediction
The teams approach the Rhone derby from opposite ends of the table, a familiar scenario. The hosts are fighting for survival after their return to Ligue 1, while the visitors have gained momentum, climbing into the top four. Lyon has been relentless in attack since February, scoring 27 goals in their last 10 matches, netting at least twice in each game.
Unfortunately for Saint-Etienne, who have the league's worst defense, they continue to struggle at home, conceding in 8 consecutive matches and allowing at least 3 goals in their last 4 home Ligue 1 games.
Lyon has also scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 encounters against strong Europa League opponents. I am confident that the visitors' defense will not withstand Lyon's powerful attack. My prediction – Lyon individual total over 1.5 goals.