Saint Etienne vs Nice
Match recap
Saint Etienne and Nice drew 0–0 in their Ligue 1 fixture. Saint Etienne held 45% possession to 55% for Nice.
Analysis
As the Ligue 1 season draws to a close, Saint Etienne host Nice in what promises to be a tightly contested affair. Both teams have their pride to play for, but the home side's recent defensive resilience and attacking edge give them the upper hand.
Saint Etienne have shown defensive solidity at home, keeping a clean sheet in their last home game, while Nice struggle near the bottom of the table, sitting 16th with 32 points from 34 games. Both teams are expected to field full-strength squads, with no significant injuries reported.
Nice's attack is spearheaded by Mohamed-Ali Cho, their top scorer with 8 goals and strong recent form, supported by Sofiane Diop and Elye Wahi. However, Saint Etienne's home advantage and defensive discipline, combined with Clauss' wing play for Nice being a key factor, suggest a close match. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 aligns with Saint Etienne's ability to start strong and maintain control.
Prediction
We predict Saint Etienne to win 2-1, with a halftime lead of 1-0. The match is expected to be competitive, with a total of 4 cards likely, reflecting the intensity and stakes of the final round. Confidence in this outcome stands at 69%, supported by statistical probabilities and team form.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Clauss' wing play vs Saint Etienne defense
Clauss' high assist rate and crossing ability exploit Saint Etienne's average defensive duels win rate.
Cho's scoring form boosts Nice attack
Cho's 8 goals and recent scoring streak provide Nice with a reliable goal threat.
Saint Etienne's defensive solidity at home
Saint Etienne kept a clean sheet in last home game, indicating defensive resilience.
Diop's consistent scoring against mid-table teams
Diop scores regularly against teams like Saint Etienne, enhancing his scoring probability.
No significant injuries affecting lineups
Both teams have no reported injuries, so full-strength squads expected.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Saint Etienne's home form and defensive strength should see them narrowly overcome Nice's spirited attack. Expect a competitive match with moments of quality from key players, but ultimately a home win to close the season on a high note.
- Saint Etienne kept a clean sheet in their last home game, showing defensive resilience.
- Nice are 16th in the league with 32 points from 34 games, indicating a tough season.
- Mohamed-Ali Cho is Nice's top scorer with 8 goals and strong recent form.
- Jonathan Clauss leads Nice in assists with 6 and has high passing accuracy (80%).
- No significant injuries reported for either team, so full-strength lineups expected.
- Predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favor of Saint Etienne.
- Total cards expected in the match are 4, indicating a competitive game.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Saint Etienne
No standout top scorers flagged for Saint Etienne
Away — Nice
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Boudaoui
Penalty cancelled
Tiago Gouveia
Appiah
Diop
Cho
Kanté
Yellow Card
Cardona
Gadegbeku
Davitashvili
Clauss
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | +45 | 76 |
| 15 |  Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 34 |
| 16 |  Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -23 | 32 |
| 17 |  Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 23 |
Match Statistics
Saint Etienne
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6M. BernauerD
- 7I. CardonaM
- 8D. AppiahD
- 9L. StassinF
- 14A. KantéM
- 20A. BoakyeM
- 22Z. DavitashviliM
- 26J. Le CardinalD
- 30G. LarsonneurG
- 35L. GadegbekuM
- 39K. PedroD
Substitutes
- 1B. MaubleuG
- 3M. NadéD
- 10F. TardieuM
- 13João FerreiraD
- 17J. DuffusF
- 19E. AnnanD
- 28I. MiladinovićM
- 29A. MoueffekM
Nice
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6H. BoudaouiM
- 8M. SansonM
- 10S. DiopM
- 25M. ChoF
- 26M. BardD
- 28Abdulay BahD
- 33A. MendyD
- 37K. Peprah OppongD
- 47Tiago GouveiaM
- 80Y. DioufG
- 92J. ClaussM
Substitutes
- 2A. AbdiD
- 21I. JanssonF
- 24C. VanhoutteM
- 30B. ŻelazowskiG
- 32K. BoudacheF
- 39D. CoulibalyM
- 55Y. NdayishimiyeM
- 90Kevin CarlosF
- 99S. Abdul SamedM
Saint Etienne
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julien Le Cardinal | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maxime Bernauer | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kevin Pedro | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Abdoulaye Kanté | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Augustine Boakye | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Irvin Cardona | M | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zuriko Davitashvili | M | 89 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Lucas Stassin | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dennis Appiah | D | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Luan Gadegbeku | M | 79 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Gautier Larsonneur(C) | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Igor Miladinović | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aimen Moueffek | M | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ebenezer Annan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mickael Nade | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brice Maubleu | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Ferreira | D | 30 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joshua Duffus | F | 23 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Florian Tardieu | M | 11 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nice
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdulay Juma Bah | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kojo Peprah Oppong | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Antoine Mendy | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Melvin Bard | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Morgan Sanson(C) | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Yehvann Diouf | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sofiane Diop | M | 63 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Tiago Gouveia | M | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Clauss | M | 89 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Mohamed Ali Cho | F | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hicham Boudaoui | M | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Salis Abdul Samed | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youssouf Ndayishimiye | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kaïl Boudache | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bartosz Żelazowski | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Vanhoutte | M | 79 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Abdi | D | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| Kevin Carlos Omoruyi | F | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isak Jansson | F | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Djibril Coulibaly | M | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |