Nimes vs Saint Etienne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 February

Nimes

W D L L L

19th place in France Ligue 2

1 - 2

20/02/2023 15:45

Saint Etienne

D W L W D

8th place in France Ligue 2

France Ligue 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nimes vs Saint Etienne on 20 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nimes vs Saint Etienne preview before placing your bet.

Nimes are currently 19th with 36 points after 38 matches.
Saint Etienne sit 8th with 53 points from 38 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 20/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Le Havre	75	38	20	15	3	46	19	27
02 Metz	72	38	20	12	6	61	33	28
03 Bordeaux	69	37	20	9	8	51	27	24
04 Bastia	60	38	17	9	12	52	45	7
05 Caen	59	38	16	11	11	52	43	9
06 Guingamp	55	38	15	10	13	51	46	5
07 Paris FC	55	38	15	10	13	45	43	2
08 Saint Etienne	53	38	15	11	12	63	57	6
09 Sochaux	52	38	15	7	16	54	41	13
10 Grenoble	51	38	14	9	15	33	36	-3
11 Quevilly	50	38	12	14	12	47	49	-2
12 Amiens	47	38	13	8	17	40	52	-12
13 Pau FC	47	38	12	11	15	40	52	-12
14 Stade Lavallois MFC	46	38	14	4	20	44	56	-12
15 Valenciennes	45	38	10	15	13	42	49	-7
16 Annecy	45	38	11	12	15	39	51	-12
17 Rodez Aveyron	43	37	10	13	14	38	44	-6
18 Dijon	42	38	10	12	16	38	43	-5
19 Nimes	36	38	10	6	22	44	62	-18
20 Chamois Niortais	29	38	7	8	23	35	67	-32

Nimes Last 6 matches

29/07/2026 23:00

Nimes 2 - 0 Istres International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 23:00

Rodez Aveyron 2 - 1 Nimes International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 23:00

Nice 4 - 0 Nimes International Club Friendly

16/05/2026 23:00

FC Limonest 2 - 3 Nimes French Championnat Amateur

09/05/2026 23:00

Nimes 3 - 0 Istres French Championnat Amateur

02/05/2026 23:00

Andrezieux 4 - 1 Nimes French Championnat Amateur

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Saint Etienne

29/07/2026 23:00

Saint Etienne 4 - 0 Lausanne Sports International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 01:45

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 1 Saint Etienne International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 23:00

Servette 1 - 0 Saint Etienne International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 23:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 2 Biel Bienne International Club Friendly

30/05/2026 01:45

Nice 4 - 1 Saint Etienne France Ligue 2

27/05/2026 01:45

Saint Etienne 0 - 0 Nice France Ligue 2

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

157

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

195

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

219

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 241 matches

YesNo

110 (46%)131 (54%)

In last 241 matches

NoYes

145 (54%)126 (46%)

Nimes

Recent matches

Saint Etienne

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nimes

Saint Etienne

Shots

Nimes

Total shots

8.57 avg / game

Blocked

205 total

Avg. 2.18

Saint Etienne

Total shots

11.94 avg / game

Blocked

604 total

Avg. 3.18

Nimes Pass Saint Etienne

Total passes

44541

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

102264

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nimes

241

Played games

Saint Etienne

271

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.27

3.53

851

Corners

1225

4.52

4.82

1162

Throw-ins

3469

12.80

0.82

198

Offsides

403

1.49

1.45

350

GK saves

633

2.34

Nimes

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Etienne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

389

461

1.70

0.09

0.08

6.03

1453

Fouls

3096

11.42

6.60

1591

Tackles

3533

13.04

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How We Build the Nimes vs Saint Etienne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nimes vs Saint Etienne on 20 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Nimes vs Saint Etienne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nimes's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Saint Etienne's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 2 standings and the France Ligue 2 form table to understand exactly where Nimes and Saint Etienne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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