The Matchday 27 clash in Ligue 1 between Saint-Etienne and PSG will take place on March 29 at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. Saint-Etienne vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Saint-Etienne
The club's previous Ligue 1 match against Montpellier was halted in the 61st minute with a 2-0 lead for Eirik Horneland's side due to crowd disturbances. Before this, Saint-Etienne was on a nine-match winless streak in the league (4 draws, 5 losses). The team has conceded in 13 consecutive matches in this tournament. In the current Ligue 1 season, the club has conceded 57 goals, only Montpellier has conceded more (59). In the league standings, the team is in the relegation zone, sitting in 17th place, just 3 points away from the safe 15th spot.
- Both teams scored in 10 of Saint-Etienne's last 11 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club has won with a handicap (+2.5) in their last 13 home games in Ligue 1.
- The team has scored in 17 of their last 21 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Saint-Etienne (4-3-3)
Gauthier Larsonneur – Leo Petro, Mickaël Nadé, Yvann Maçon, Maxime Bernauer – Pierre-Emmanuel Ekwah, Florian Tardieu, Benjamin Bouchouari – Zuriko Davitashvili, Irvin Cardona, Lucas Stassin.
Defender Maxime Bernauer is unavailable due to suspension.
PSG
The Parisians secured their seventh consecutive victory in the French league by defeating Marseille 3-1 in the previous round. In their last four matches during this streak, the reigning champions have scored at least three goals in each. Unsurprisingly, PSG consistently leads the list of the most prolific clubs in Ligue 1, having scored 73 times this season. Luis Enrique's side also tops the French top division standings, leading their closest rival by 19 points. Away from home in the current league season, the Parisians have won 10 out of 13 matches (3 draws) and are the only team in the tournament that has not lost on the road.
- PSG's unbeaten run in Ligue 1 is 28 matches (23 wins, 5 draws).
- The team has scored at least three goals in 6 of their last 7 league matches.
- The capital club has won their last 6 away matches in the French top division.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz – Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Midfielder Sanny Meulü is unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Referee
Jérémy Stinat (France)
Matches – 14 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 36%.
Saint-Etienne vs. PSG: Match Prediction
I don't see much intrigue regarding the outcome of the upcoming match. The reigning champions are in excellent form and are confidently securing victories, easily overcoming even their main competitors in the title race. It's unlikely that one of the main outsiders of Ligue 1 will be able to challenge the Parisians and take points from them, even at home. However, Saint-Etienne is quite capable of troubling their opponent. The club has been scoring regularly lately, having found the net in 10 of their last 11 matches in the French league. Saint-Etienne also scored twice in the unfinished match of the previous round against Montpellier.
Meanwhile, the capital club, despite its significant advantage over its domestic league opponents, consistently concedes goals. PSG has failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 12 Ligue 1 matches. Moreover, PSG has conceded to Saint-Etienne in 5 consecutive meetings in the French top division. It's unlikely the visitors will be overly focused against an underdog, and I expect some complacency from the champions.
Therefore, I expect the hosts to score. My prediction: Saint-Etienne individual total over 0.5 goals