Saint Etienne vs Nice: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 May

Saint Etienne

D W L L L

3rd place in France Ligue 2

0-0

26/05/2026 14:45

Nice

L D L D D

No standing data

France Ligue 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Etienne vs Nice on 26 May 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Etienne vs Nice preview before placing your bet.

Saint Etienne will face Nice in France Ligue 2 on May 26, 2026 at 14:45.
Saint Etienne are currently 3rd with 60 points after 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.10.

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

14:45

2026-05-26

Saint Etienne vs Nice - Prediction & Odds

Saint Etienne

Nice

2026-05-26 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/05/2026

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

01 Troyes	67	34	20	7	7	60	33	27
02 Le Mans	62	34	16	14	4	50	31	19
03 Saint Etienne	60	34	18	6	10	59	38	21
04 Red Star FC 93	58	34	16	10	8	48	37	11
05 Rodez Aveyron	58	34	15	13	6	45	39	6
06 Reims	56	34	14	14	6	53	35	18
07 FC Annecy	52	34	15	7	12	49	39	10
08 Montpellier	51	34	14	9	11	41	31	10
09 Pau FC	45	34	12	9	13	48	62	-14
10 USL Dunkerque	43	34	11	10	13	53	45	8
11 Guingamp	40	34	10	10	14	42	49	-7
12 Grenoble	39	34	8	15	11	33	39	-6
13 Clermont	37	34	9	10	15	38	44	-6
14 Nancy	37	34	9	10	15	35	52	-17
15 Boulogne	36	34	9	9	16	34	49	-15
16 Stade Lavallois MFC	32	34	6	14	14	30	48	-18
17 Bastia	28	34	5	13	16	23	42	-19
18 Amiens	24	34	6	6	22	37	65	-28

Head To Head

21/12/2025 09:45

Nice

2 - 1

Saint Etienne

FRAC

01/03/2025 12:00

Saint Etienne

1 - 3

Nice

FRA D1

20/09/2024 14:45

Nice

8 - 0

Saint Etienne

FRA D1

11/05/2022 13:00

Nice

4 - 2

Saint Etienne

FRA D1

25/09/2021 11:00

Saint Etienne

0 - 3

Nice

FRA D1

31/01/2021 08:00

Nice

0 - 1

Saint Etienne

FRA D1

Nice

50%

Draw

Saint Etienne

50%

Saint Etienne Last 6 matches

15/05/2026 14:30

Saint Etienne 0 - 0 Rodez Aveyron

FRA D2

09/05/2026 14:00

Saint Etienne 5 - 0 Amiens

FRA D2

02/05/2026 14:00

Rodez Aveyron 2 - 1 Saint Etienne

FRA D2

25/04/2026 14:00

Saint Etienne 0 - 3 Troyes

FRA D2

18/04/2026 14:00

Bastia 2 - 0 Saint Etienne

FRA D2

11/04/2026 14:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 1 USL Dunkerque

FRA D2

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nice

22/05/2026 15:00

Lens 3 - 1 Nice

FRAC

17/05/2026 15:00

Nice 0 - 0 Metz

FRA D1

10/05/2026 15:00

AJ Auxerre 2 - 1 Nice

FRA D1

02/05/2026 15:05

Nice 1 - 1 Lens

FRA D1

26/04/2026 14:45

Marseille 1 - 1 Nice

FRA D1

22/04/2026 15:00

Strasbourg 0 - 2 Nice

FRAC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

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

Saint Etienne

Nice

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

24 (60%)16 (40%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

22 (42%)30 (58%)

Saint Etienne

Recent matches

Nice

Under /Over

(73%)29 11(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(48%)19 21(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Etienne

Nice

Shots

Saint Etienne

Total shots

13.85 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 3.03

Nice

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

166 total

Avg. 3.39

Saint Etienne Pass Nice

Total passes

20210

Avg. 546 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

21525

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Etienne

Played games

Nice

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.17

4.83

193

Corners

279

5.37

19.58

783

Throw-ins

922

17.73

1.68

Offsides

1.63

2.33

GK saves

161

3.10

Saint Etienne

DISCIPLINARY

Nice

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

100

1.92

0.08

0.08

11.90

476

Fouls

615

11.83

9.50

380

Tackles

496

9.54

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How We Build the Saint Etienne vs Nice Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Etienne vs Nice on 26 May 2026 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.

Saint Etienne vs Nice Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Etienne's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nice'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 Saint Etienne and Nice sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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