Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – September 02

Saint Etienne

W W W D D

3rd place in France Ligue 2

0-0

02/09/2023 13:00

Valenciennes

L L W W W

20th place in France Ligue 2

France Ligue 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes on September 02, 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes preview before placing for you.

Saint Etienne are currently 3rd with 65 points after 38 matches.
Valenciennes sit 20th with 26 points from 37 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Etienne to win with probability 60%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Etienne, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Valenciennes have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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.

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Weather

13:00

2023-09-02

Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes - Prediction & Odds

Saint Etienne

Valenciennes

2023-09-02 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/09/2023

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

01 AJ Auxerre	74	38	21	11	6	72	36	36
02 Angers	68	38	20	8	10	56	42	14
03 Saint Etienne	65	38	19	8	11	48	31	17
04 Rodez Aveyron	60	38	16	12	10	62	51	11
05 Paris FC	59	38	16	11	11	49	42	7
06 Caen	58	38	17	7	14	51	45	6
07 Stade Lavallois MFC	55	38	15	10	13	40	45	-5
08 Amiens	53	38	12	17	9	36	36	0
09 Guingamp	51	38	13	12	13	44	40	4
10 Pau FC	51	38	13	12	13	60	57	3
11 Grenoble	51	38	13	12	13	43	44	-1
12 Bordeaux	50	38	14	9	15	50	52	-2
13 Bastia	50	38	14	9	15	44	48	-4
14 FC Annecy	46	38	12	10	16	49	50	-1
15 Ajaccio	46	38	12	10	16	35	46	-11
16 USL Dunkerque	46	38	12	10	16	36	52	-16
17 Troyes	41	37	9	14	14	42	49	-7
18 Quevilly	38	38	7	17	14	51	55	-4
19 Concarneau	38	38	10	8	20	39	57	-18
20 Valenciennes	26	37	5	11	21	25	54	-29

Head To Head

02/06/2023 14:45

Saint Etienne

2 - 0

Valenciennes

FRA D2

27/08/2022 13:00

Valenciennes

2 - 2

Saint Etienne

FRA D2

01/02/2014 15:00

Saint Etienne

3 - 0

Valenciennes

FRA D1

14/09/2013 14:00

Valenciennes

1 - 3

Saint Etienne

FRA D1

12/04/2013 14:30

Valenciennes

0 - 0

Saint Etienne

FRA D1

23/11/2012 15:45

Saint Etienne

1 - 0

Valenciennes

FRA D1

Saint Etienne

67%

Draw

33%

Valenciennes

Saint Etienne Last 6 matches

19/08/2023 13:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 1 Quevilly FRA D2

12/08/2023 10:00

Rodez Aveyron 2 - 1 Saint Etienne FRA D2

05/08/2023 09:00

Saint Etienne 0 - 1 Grenoble FRA D2

26/07/2023 11:00

Saint Etienne 3 - 2 FC Annecy INT CF

22/07/2023 10:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 0 Clermont INT CF

15/07/2023 05:00

Saint Etienne 1 - 2 Grenoble INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Valenciennes

19/08/2023 13:00

Valenciennes 0 - 0 Guingamp FRA D2

12/08/2023 13:00

Bastia 3 - 0 Valenciennes FRA D2

05/08/2023 13:00

Valenciennes 1 - 4 AJ Auxerre FRA D2

29/07/2023 13:00

USL Dunkerque 2 - 2 Valenciennes INT CF

26/07/2023 11:59

KMSK Deinze 0 - 0 Valenciennes INT CF

22/07/2023 07:00

Saint Gilloise 1 - 0 Valenciennes INT CF

Win

Draw

50%

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

211

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

221

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

165

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

189

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 272 matches

YesNo

146 (54%)126 (46%)

In last 272 matches

NoYes

120 (45%)146 (55%)

Saint Etienne

Recent matches

Valenciennes

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Etienne

Valenciennes

Shots

Saint Etienne

Total shots

11.92 avg / game

Blocked

604 total

Avg. 3.18

Valenciennes

Total shots

8.51 avg / game

Blocked

241 total

Avg. 2.32

Saint Etienne Pass Valenciennes

Total passes

102264

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

45667

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Etienne

272

Played games

Valenciennes

266

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.29

4.51

1226

Corners

949

3.57

12.81

3483

Throw-ins

493

1.85

1.49

405

Offsides

270

1.02

2.33

633

GK saves

472

1.77

Saint Etienne

DISCIPLINARY

Valenciennes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.70

463

458

1.72

0.08

0.06

11.38

3096

Fouls

2221

8.35

12.99

3533

Tackles

1857

6.98

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How We Build the Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes on 02 September 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.

Saint Etienne vs Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes'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 Valenciennes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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